Anti-drug operation in MacArthur Park, in Los Angeles, does not stop the addiction crisis
Despite operations by federal and local agencies, violence and addiction in MacArthur Park persist, according to residents of this Los Angeles neighborhood
The crisis related to drug addiction and violence persists in the MacArthur Park area, a few weeks before a major operation by federal and local authorities to combat the distribution of narcotics in this area of the city of Los Angeles.
According to an investigation by the Fox network, people who live or work in this area said that it is common to find homeless people who usually sleep and consume drugs in MacArthur Park.
The investigation discovered that one of the most affected areas is near Alvarado Street and 6th Street, where it is common to see narcotics consumption in public, and there are reports of incidents of violence and addiction that generate frustration among residents and those passing through the area.