4:07 A.M. THE RIVER LINE WAS BREACHED. THE OPERATION MOVED.
4:07 A.M. THE RIVER LINE WAS BREACHED. THE OPERATION MOVED. 
In the stillness before dawn, unmarked vans rolled across the city without flashing lights or warning. Operation North Star, aligned with the federal Metro Surge initiative, unfolded in total silence—culminating in 4,000 arrests.
The “North Star” Sweep:
The Magnitude: 4,000 people taken into custody in one decisive action, focusing on violent offenders and complex international fraud structures.
The Coordination: Precisely at 4:07 A.M., federal agencies and local task forces executed synchronized movements to secure high-value “shadow hubs.”
The Immediate Impact: Safehouses in quiet neighborhoods and major transit corridors were secured, effectively disrupting key layers of the underground network overnight.
This was not simply enforcement—it was a structural disruption. By sunrise, the city faced a new reality, with federal oversight intensifying as data from the operation begins to emerge.
The Arrest Map and tactical crossing footage are available below. 
