A major drug raid tied to the ongoing crackdown aroundMacArthur Parkhas led to five more arrests.
Federal prosecutors warned they are ramping up efforts to dismantle theopen-air drug tradethat has overtaken the neighborhood.
The latest operation was announced byUS Attorney Bill EssayliFriday, who said the arrests stemmed from a Thursday evening operation on May 14.
MacArthur Park Update:We promised the public a continued law enforcement presence at the park, and today we provide a critical update on an outstanding arrest [email protected] the evening of Thursday, May 14, 2026, Rampart Narcotics Detectives conducted an operation along…pic.twitter.com/wrptIFOqb1
The raid was conducted by Los Angeles Police Department Rampart Division narcotics detectives along the 600 block of Alvarado Street, directly across from the park.
“We promised the public a continued law enforcement presence at the park, and today we provide a critical update on an outstanding arrest,” Essayli wrote in a public statement.
According to authorities, detectives observed activity consistent with narcotics sales before detaining five individuals who were allegedly working inside nearby businesses.
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During the investigation, officers seized fentanyl, prescription medication, and what officials described as a large amount of U.S. currency, according to a statement.
All five suspects were booked on state charges, while federal prosecutors are now reviewing whether additional federal narcotics charges will be filed alongside the Drug Enforcement Administration.
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