Operation Rolling Thunder nets over 200 arrests, including 42 gang members, MPD says. A police operation in Memphis resulted in hundreds of arrests, including dozens of gang members, ...

“Operation Rolling Thunder” will be phased out under Stephens’ leadership. The annual sweep of Interstates 26 and 85, aimed at seizing drugs, has become controversial in recent years.

MPD said 209 people were arrested during Operation Rolling Thunder, including 42 gang members. Of those arrests, 196 were for felonies, according to police. ...

The operation was designed to target gang activity in the area. Davis says 160 arrests have been made for violent offenders in connection to Operation Rolling Thunder between April 23 and May 10.