A collaborative six-week law enforcement sweep across Georgia, dubbed “Operation No Escape,” has resulted in the capture of 177 fugitives accused of violent crimes, officials announced Thursday. The intensive surge, led by the FBI Atlanta field office and the U.S. Marshals Service for the Northern District of Georgia, brought together agencies statewide to track down suspects wanted on violent crime warrants.

Of those apprehended, a significant number were wanted for serious offenses. Twenty-eight fugitives faced charges of murder, homicide, or manslaughter, while 60 others were wanted for various assault charges. Additionally, eight individuals were taken into custody for crimes against children.

“This is a message for all criminals, both foreign and domestic,” U.S. Marshal Thomas Brown said in a statement. “If you harm United States citizens, you will not be allowed a moment of peace. You will be apprehended, and you will be prosecuted for your crimes.”

Arrests were made across all regions of the state, with the largest share in metro Atlanta. Fifteen of the captured fugitives were located in Northwest Georgia, highlighting the statewide reach of the operation. The U.S. Marshals Service led arrest teams directly responsible for 56 of the total 177 captures.

FBI Atlanta Special Agent in Charge Paul Brown emphasized the power of inter-agency partnerships in achieving such results. “Here in Georgia, we aren’t standing idly by,” he stated. “We promise to continue our work to disrupt violent crimes, drug organizations, and human traffickers whose criminal acts devastate families and communities.”

Operation No Escape underscores law enforcement’s commitment to aggressively pursuing and bringing to justice those who commit violent acts, aiming to enhance safety and security across Georgia’s communities.