LAS VEGAS ( FOX5 ) — More than 100 violent criminals are off Las Vegas streets after a massive federal operation that resulted in 114 arrests locally and 8,000 arrests nationwide.

The FBI’s “Operation Summer Heat” was a three-month crackdown involving federal, state and local agencies working together. Among those arrested was a fugitive who shot at police with an AR-15.

“It was Director Patel’s initiative to focus on crushing violent crime,” said Special Agent in Charge Christopher Delzotto of the FBI Las Vegas Division.

The FBI’s “Operation Summer Heat” was a three-month crackdown involving federal, state and local agencies working together. (FBI)

Local results exceed national averages

The Las Vegas operation recovered 16 guns and resulted in 14 drug seizures. A joint team made

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