Drug-addled zombies rushed by cops in sweeping blitz of LA’s notorious MacArthur Park
Police conducted a major operation in MacArthur Park, Los Angeles, targeting drug use and dealing. The crackdown comes as the park has become notorious for open drug use, particularly fentanyl and methamphetamine. Authorities aim to restore safety and order in the area ahead of upcoming events like the World Cup viewing parties.
- ▪Police swarmed MacArthur Park to arrest drug users and dealers in a sweeping operation.
- ▪LA's top federal prosecutor stated that the initiative aims to combat drug use in the park after previous successful raids on gang leadership.
- ▪The park has a long history of drug-related issues, with significant crime rates dating back to the 1980s.
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Metro breaking Drug-addled zombies rushed by cops in sweeping blitz of LA’s notorious MacArthur Park By Ben Chapman Published June 4, 2026, 6:21 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Police swarmed downtown Los Angeles’s notorious MacArthur Park Thursday to bust addicts who flock to the open-air drug market to use in broad daylight. The California Post watched as dozens cops set upon the once-proud park’s tragic turf, tackling cleanup of the eyesore that LA Mayor Karen Bass boasted about hosting viewing parties for the World Cup in just a few weeks.
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