The Jackson Police Department is cracking down after a recent spike in carjackings. Eleven carjackings were reported in the month of July. During the same period one year ago there were only three, according to police. The Criminal Apprehension Team hit the streets for a weeklong operation, which Commander Abraham Thompson said took semi-automatic rifles, 12 pistols – three of which were stolen – and drugs off the streets.Jackson Police Department officials said since officers on the CAT hit the streets, there have been no reports of new carjackings."The bulk of those carjackings were committed by some of the same individuals," Thompson said. "So, we want the city to know it's not just a whole bunch of people going out here and just saying, 'We're going to commit carjackings today.'"Police say carjackings have been reported throughout the city. There appear to be more incidents in Bellehaven and Northeast Jackson than other areas.