45 are arrested and 29 deported in less than 48h

Reasons for arrests were mainly theft and drug trafficking. According to Leavitt, the figures are the result of the joint performance of 19 agencies in 7 Washington districts.

This was the first balance of the operation, released less than 48 hours after its beginning. National Guard agents began to arrive in Washington the night before yesterday. Since then, armored vehicles have been seen through the streets, especially in the central region of the city and in tourist places.

Trump ordered ‘cleaning’ of the capital

Under the motto “make DC safe again”, measure was announced last Monday. Federal intervention was placed in force to transform Washington into the ” most beautiful capital in the world, ‘according to Trump. It has a forecast duration of 30 days.

I will make our capital safer and more beautiful. Homeless people have to leave immediately. Let’s accommodate to stay, but far from the capital. Criminals don’t have to move. Let’s put them all in jail where they belong.
US President Donald Trump during a press conference

The day before, president had already ordered homeless people to leave the city ” immediately ”. According to Trump, Washington will be released from ” crime, dirt and slag ‘. ‘Our capital was overthrown by violent gangs, criminals, maniacs, wild and homeless people. And we won’t let it happen anymore. We will not accept, ” he said.