Operation Nightfall: Tensions Rise

It was now absolutely clear — the officers who would make the arrests could face any level of violence.

This was not just about arresting suspects; lives were at risk. Everyone in the

room listened quietly. The teams who would take part knew one thing for sure: there could be no

mistakes. After months of investigation, everyone wanted to finish this operation.

They were all hoping the arrests would happen tonight. The SWAT team was issued bulletproof

jackets and armor-piercing rounds because the gang had the same weapons. If there was gunfire,

the team needed equal force. That evening the surveillance team saw the gang members

arrive in two cars and drive around the same neighborhood where they had been seen before.