US Marshals-led Operation Triple Beam-Shadow Break Results in 920 Arrests
Operation Focused on Violent Fugitives, Unlawful Gun Possession, and Narcotics in Albuquerque, NM and the immediate surrounding areas
Albuquerque – A large-scale, 17-week-long multi-federal, state and local operation led by the United States Marshals Service District of New Mexico, focused on violent fugitives, firearms and narcotics related offenders has concluded.
Operation Triple Beam-Shadow Break commenced on November 3, 2025, and concluded on February 28, 2026. The United States Marshals Service partnered with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and other federal, state and local agencies as a force multiplier in Operation Triple Beam – to achieve a common goal – apprehending violent fugitives, targeting firearm related offenders, narcotics trafficking, and systematically collecting tangible criminal intelligence to reduce violent crime.
Led by the U.S. Marshals Southwest Investigative Fugitive Team (SWIFT), multiple federal, state and local law enforcement agencies concentrated their efforts on known violent offenders resulting in 1076 warrants cleared, 920 arrests, 59 firearm seizures, 37 vehicles recovered, 718.03 grams of Cocaine seized, 1032.35 grams of Methamphetamine seized, and 110.10 grams of Fentanyl seized.
"The success of Operation Triple Beam – Shadow Break reflects the strength of the partnerships across New Mexico. I am incredibly proud of all our law enforcement partners who have worked so tirelessly over the past four months." said David Barnett, U.S. Marshal for the District of New Mexico. "While this operation has concluded, our work together continues."
"Operation Triple Beam demonstrates the power of a unified law enforcement effort," said Andrew Bailey, Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. "The FBI is proud to work with our federal, state, and local partners. Thanks to the dedication and professionalism of the FBI agents, analysts, and task force officers, hundreds of individuals who threatened the safety of New Mexico communities are facing justice. This FBI remains committed to defending the homeland and protecting the American people."
"Serious criminal conduct demands serious consequences. We will pursue justice in every charge that warrants federal prosecution," said Ryan Ellison, First Assistant U.S. Attorney.
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