Lefty LA councilmember cries foul over reports Skid Row drug takedown blocking homeless from their tents

A large-scale multi-agency operation, referred to by authorities as 'Operation Save Skid Row' or 'Operation Free Skid Row,' took place in Los Angeles to dismantle drug distribution networks. The raid involved the FBI, DEA, and LAPD, resulting in 28 arrests and the execution of over 40 search warrants. The operation has sparked a public dispute between U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli and Los Angeles City Councilmember Ysabel Jurado. Jurado criticized the operation for allegedly preventing homeless residents from accessing their belongings and medication, while Essayli defended the action as a necessary strike against gangs and drug trafficking, accusing critics of protecting criminals.

A large-scale multi-agency operation, referred to by authorities as 'Operation Save Skid Row' or 'Operation Free Skid Row,' took place in Los Angeles to dismantle drug distribution networks. The raid involved the FBI, DEA, and LAPD, resulting in 28 arrests and the execution of over 40 search warrants. The operation has sparked a public dispute between U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli and Los Angeles City Councilmember Ysabel Jurado. Jurado criticized the operation for allegedly preventing homeless residents from accessing their belongings and medication, while Essayli defended the action as a necessary strike against gangs and drug trafficking, accusing critics of protecting criminals.