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Operation Hammer Time: Arrests made in multi-county theft ring that hit 40+ hardware stores
Summary by The Palm Beach Editorial Desk Samantha Gutierrez , as published by WPTV
· June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points today at the Martin County Sheriff's Office. A press conference is scheduled for 2 p.
m. today at the Martin County Sheriff's Office. The event will focus on Operation Hammer Time, a recent law enforcement effort.
Details about the operation are limited, but it is known that arrests have been made. The Martin County Sheriff's Office will provide more information during the press conference. Further details about Operation Hammer Time, including the arrests made, will be disclosed at the press conference.
Readers can refer to the source for more information as it becomes available.
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Category: safety Published: June 2, 2026 Source: WPTV Reading time: 1 min
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