TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – A four day, statewide enforcement initiative led to 3,300 being stopped for inspection or violations, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
From March 23 to 26, FDLE joined several other organizations, including the Florida Department of Transportation, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and local sheriff’s offices in Operation Highway Shield.
The initiative targeted commercial vehicle safety violations, criminal activity and threats to Florida’s transportation network, according to FDLE.
During the operation, over 3,300 commercial motor vehicles were stopped for inspection or an observed violations, FDLE said.
The operation led to 176 drivers taken out of service, 35 people were arrested on criminal-related charges and 42 were taken into custody for violating federal immigration laws.
FDLE said each case associated with the operation is determined by the case’s primary agency.
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