Springfield officials are announcing a joint public safety operation with Massachusetts State Police.
Mayor Domenic Sarno says there will be an increased presence of state troopers in Springfield to help respond to both crime and "quality-of-life concerns" in the city.
These include drug activity, reckless driving, and illegal dirt bikes.
Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni said the goal of the operation is to make sure residents feel protected and feel like someone is listening.
Preliminary results from the operation, as of 2:30 p.m. Thursday, include:
27 arrests, including five related to organized crime;
Six criminal summonses issued;
Two AR-15 rifles and two handguns seized;
One stolen motor vehicle recovered;
186 ordinance violations addressed;
120 code enforcement actions; and
122 motor vehicle stops.
The operation remains ongoing, and additional enforcement activity is expected through its conclusion.
(Photo: Hampden County District Attorney's Office)