Apr 08, 2026
A large-scale law enforcement operation unfolded across the City of Green Bay on Wednesday, as the Brown County Drug Task Force, in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), executed ten search warrants as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.The effort involved three SWAT teams, which carried out simultaneous operations at multiple locations throughout the city. Authorities confirmed that all tactical operations have now concluded safely.The operation resulted in multiple arrests tied to a range of offenses, including drug-related charges, weapons violations, outstanding warrants, and suspected violations of probation and parole conditions under the Wisconsin Department of Corrections Division of Community Corrections.A number of regional and federal agencies assisted in the operation, highlighting the scale and collaborative nature of the investigation. Supporting agencies included: Ashwaubenon Department of Public Safety Brown County Sheriffs Office De Pere Police Department Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Green Bay Police Department Green Bay Metro Transit Department Hobart-Lawrence Police Department Manitowoc Metro Drug Unit Marinette County Sheriffs Office Wisconsin State Patrol Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (Joint Tactical Team)Officials say the investigation remains active, and additional arrests are expected as it continues to develop.The Brown County Drug Task Force and the FBI plan to refer charges against multiple individuals to both the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin and the Brown County District Attorneys Office.Authorities indicated that more details will be released as new information becomes available.Editors note: This article was refined and formatted with the assistance of an AI tool for clarity and readability.UPDATE: A portion of Shawano Avenue has reopened this morning after Green Bay police say they were responding to an "active incident."An officer on scene said police were helping with a multi-jurisdictional investigation, and that resources from several neighboring sherff's offices were brought in to help.Green Bay police initially reminded people to avoid the area this morning, while saying there was no immediate through to the public.We will continue to follow up with the Brown County Sheriff's Office to learn more about this ongoing investgation.Please stay with NBC 26 as this story develops.Green Bay Police are asking people to avoid the 1400 block of Shawano Avenue this morning as they respond to what they describe as an isolated incident.Authorities say there is no danger to the community, but Shawano Avenue is temporarily closed while officers handle the situation.NBC 26 has a crew on scene and will provide updates as soon as more details become available. ...read more read less
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