MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - DPS troopers and several local, state and federal law enforcement agencies arrested 51 people during a two-day Targeted Violent Crime Operation in Midland County, on July 31 and Aug. 1.

According to DPS, the operation used a proactive enforcement strategy focused on violent offenders and high-crime areas to disrupt criminal activity.

Authorities also emphasized removing guns from people prohibited from possessing or carrying them, including convicted felons, violent offenders and juveniles.