Philadelphia police have made at least a dozen carjacking arrests in the last week.
Police said their strategic tactics are leading to the arrests, many of which are of teenagers and young adults with illegal guns.
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On Feb. 11, Philadelphia police caught two suspects, Jamie Maneely, 21, and Cameron Styles, 20, who were connected to multiple carjackings that spanned a two-day period.
“Officers recovered a 9mm ghost gun, or privately made firearm,” Naish said.
Police also identified Maneely as a suspect in a Feb. 10 commercial robbery at a local gas station.
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Philadelphia police said they are hoping the string of recent arrests will deter others from future carjackings.
