LAPD and feds conduct drug-busting operation in fentanyl hotspot MacArthur Park
Key takeaways
- At least six people had been arrested on suspicion of illegal narcotics use or sale by 3:30 p.m., according to law enforcement sources familiar with the operation but not authorized to speak publicly.
- Dozens of federal agents and LAPD officers were seen in MacArthur Park on Wednesday in what authorities said was an effort to dismantle local drug networks.
- The operation is solely focused on drug-related criminal activity and is not connected to immigration enforcement, the LAPD said in a statement on X.
The Los Angeles Police Department apprehends an individual while working on a joint operation with federal agents targeting “illegal narcotics activity” at Mac Arthur Park on Thursday. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) By Clara Harter and Richard Winton June 4, 2026 3:57 PM PT 4 3 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
The Los Angeles Police Department and federal agents are working on a joint operation targeting “illegal narcotics activity” in MacArthur Park, a hotspot for fentanyl sales and use, on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
A heavy police presence and a BearCat military vehicle could be seen near the park on 7th Street, while a message blasted over a loudspeaker warning people that there was an ongoing narcotics investigation and those who remained in the area might be subject to detention, search and possible arrest.