ROBSTOWN, Texas — The Robstown Police Department has launched Operation Safe Streets, designed to combat a recent increase in gun-related crimes in the city.

Police Chief Mike Tamez said the department has experienced a rise in drive-by shootings, some of which were targeted attacks.

The agency's response has been to increase police presence on the streets with more officers and enhanced surveillance technology. Robstown PD tackles gun violence with Operation Safe Streets

"More visibility, more proactive policing, and be supplemented by intelligence gathering like drones and cameras," Chief Tamez said.

Despite the recent uptick in gun violence, Chief Tamez said his officers are seeing positive results. Last year, investigators looked into 109 violent crimes. So far this year, officers

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