LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Local, regional and national law enforcement officers said they have arrested dozens of violent criminals and removed dozens of illegal guns from Louisville's streets this year.

"In a place like Louisville, where a small number of people are driving the violence, these kinds of operations have a huge impact," Misty Wright, Executive Director of Community Safety, said.

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said in a news conference Friday afternoon the joint operations have broken up cartel operations and arrested dozens of fugitive gang members.

The arrests include a case WDRB reported on in April, where seven people were indicted for money laundering, accused of funneling millions of dollars to Mexico.

Greenberg said officers have seized more than 230 illegal firearms and 250 pounds of drugs. The mayor was joined by local, state, and federal law enforcement leaders in making the announcement. 

"The fight against violent crime requires a united front, and the partnership with law enforcement at every level in Louisville demonstrates the power of collaboration," FBI Louisville Acting Special Agent in Charge Olivia Olson said in a written statement. "Together, the FBI and our partners are committed to ensuring every neighborhood is safe, every family is protected, and every act of violence is met with the full force of the justice system."

Officials said Friday that Louisville's shootings and homicides are down 30 percent from last year, and reported carjackings, aggravated assaults, and robberies are also down this year.

"We are making our city stronger, safer, healthier, a more vibrant place to be because of this collaboration," Greenberg said. "It will continue."

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