While Cities Go Soft, Feds Go Hard: Operation Viper Hits St. Louis Like a Tornado
Operation Viper has been launched in St. Louis to combat violent crime, resulting in 91 arrests. The operation seized 36 weapons and significant quantities of illegal drugs. Federal officials emphasize their commitment to making the city safer amid ongoing concerns about crime rates.
- ▪St. Louis recorded the highest homicide rate in the U.S. for the third consecutive year in 2024.
- ▪Operation Viper led to the arrest of 91 individuals suspected of violent crimes.
- ▪The operation resulted in the seizure of 36 weapons and large amounts of fentanyl, meth, and cocaine.
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While Cities Go Soft, Feds Go Hard: Operation Viper Hits St. Louis Like a Tornado By Bob Hoge | 11:55 AM on May 27, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Jeff Roberson St. Louis, Missouri, often leads the nation in murders — not the sheer number of them, but the rate. In 2024, for instance, the Gateway City recorded 52.9 homicides per 100,000 residents, the highest rate in the country for the third year in a row.
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