Key facts
- LAPD and federal agents conducted a joint operation in MacArthur Park on Thursday afternoon.
- The operation targeted illegal narcotics activity.
- MacArthur Park is identified as a hotspot for fentanyl sales and use.
On Thursday afternoon, a swarm of federal agents and Los Angeles police officers descended on MacArthur Park with military vehicles. A loudspeaker warning was issued stating that those using narcotics would be subject to search and detention. Authorities stated that the park has become a significant hotspot for both the sales and use of fentanyl. Officials stated, "We mean business." The raid is the latest in a push to reclaim the park from drug activity.