FBI’s “Operation Summer Heat” Nets Over 6,000 Arrests, Seizes Weapons, Exposes Deep Corruption

Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino has announced sweeping results from “Operation Summer Heat,” a nationwide crackdown on violent crime, drug trafficking, and fraud. Since launching in June, the multi-agency effort has led to thousands of arrests, hundreds of weapons confiscated, and startling new evidence of systemic corruption uncovered within the bureau itself.

In a statement posted to X, Bongino highlighted the mission’s progress, stating that the initiative “continues to deliver results as we strive to protect the communities we serve.” By partnering with local law enforcement agencies and federal departments across the country, the operation has become one of the most impactful crime-fighting campaigns in recent FBI history.

Major Arrests and Seizures Across the Nation

Bongino provided a detailed rundown of several high-profile takedowns and ongoing investigations under the operation’s umbrella.

In New York, FBI agents apprehended a suspect accused of robbing a gas station where an elderly employee was working alone. Bongino described the incident as an example of the vulnerable targets that law enforcement seeks to protect through heightened enforcement.

The FBI’s Seattle office reported a major breakthrough in dismantling a violent street gang with a national drug trafficking network. Investigators seized 23 firearms and nearly 10 kilograms of illegal drugs. According to Bongino, the gang was using female couriers to smuggle pills in luggage, flying them from Arizona to hubs in Seattle and Baltimore.

Meanwhile, in Florida, the Tampa FBI office — working alongside the DEA, Department of Labor, U.S. Postal Service, and local police — charged 12 members of the Lakeland-based “Hood Boys” gang with defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The group allegedly submitted fake loan applications to the U.S. Small Business Administration, netting between $13,000 and $20,000 per member. The funds were quickly spent on luxury items, liquor, guns, and personal vehicle payments.

The total loss to the government is estimated at $236,000. The gang is also suspected of deeper criminal ties, including meth and cocaine distribution, and possible connections to the Sinaloa Cartel — a designated foreign terrorist organization.

In New Orleans, the FBI teamed up with the ATF, U.S. Marshals, and local police to take aim at illegal firearms and narcotics. Their joint efforts resulted in 60 felony arrests, 31 drug-related seizures, and more than $39,000 worth of illegal drugs taken off the streets.

National Impact and Human Trafficking Concerns

Since the beginning of Operation Summer Heat, the FBI reports:

• 6,328 arrests nationwide

• 1,700 firearms seized

• 770 children located or identified, possibly in connection with trafficking or abuse investigations

Bongino emphasized that the operation is far from over. “These numbers will only continue to grow along with your FBI’s dedication and vigilance,” he said. “By uniting with our communities and law enforcement partners, we stay prepared and resilient together.”

He closed his public statement with a patriotic message: “God bless America, and all those who defend her.”

Discovery of Hidden Comey-Era Documents Sparks Internal Probe

In a separate revelation, Bongino shared details about a discovery made deep inside FBI headquarters — documents and materials from former FBI Director James Comey’s tenure that were reportedly stored in a location unknown to current leadership.

In an interview with Fox News, Bongino explained that the files were not officially processed or entered into the FBI’s record-keeping system. “I wouldn’t call it hidden, but hidden from us at least and not mentioned to us,” he said. “We found stuff in there — a lot of it from the Comey era — and we are working our damndest right now to declassify it.”

However, Bongino noted that not all the material is under the FBI’s sole authority to declassify. Some documents belong to other intelligence agencies, which complicates the release process. “I totally understand people saying, ‘Well, do it now,’ but the process isn’t that simple.”

What the bureau found, he hinted, could be explosive.

“Once that gets done and that gets out there, and you read some of the stuff we found that was not processed through the normal procedures — digitizing it, cataloging it — you’re going to be stunned,” Bongino stated.

He suggested the documents were found “in bags” and stored improperly, a potential breach of internal protocols and national security practices. The FBI is now investigating how and why these materials were withheld from formal processing, raising further questions about transparency and oversight during the Comey years.

What’s Next?

As Operation Summer Heat continues to expand, the FBI is expected to release more updates in the coming weeks. With violent crime, fraud, and cartel activity under increased scrutiny, Bongino has made it clear that the bureau is shifting into a more aggressive and transparent posture — both in the streets and within its own walls.

The operation serves as a bold statement: no one is above the law, and the mission to safeguard American communities is far from over.