18 Kilos of Fentanyl Seized, Over a Dozen Arrested in Massive Joint Drug Operation Centered Around MacArthur Park Area
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Summary
- 18 kilos of fentanyl were seized and at least 18 people have been arrested in a joint drug enforcement raid spanning multiple locations, dubbed "Operation Free MacArthur Park," authorities said Wednesday.
- Multiple search warrants were served in the MacArthur Park area, including six at local businesses and three at residences. Arrests were also made in South LA, Calabasas, and San Gabriel, per local reports.
- Authorities say they were targeting drug dealers connected to cartels. The park's alleged "#1 drug trafficker," who is a Calabasas resident, was arrested in the raids.
- The operation involved 200 DEA officers and dozens of LAPD officers.
- Video showed a massive LAPD and DEA presence blocking off roads near the park as the operation unfolded.
- Read the official federal statement here.
Timeline
In an update from U.S. Attorney's Office, officials said that 18 kilograms—around 40 pounds—were seized at one of defendant's Calabasas residence. 18 people were arrested in total.
Authorities clarified in a press conference that they have "18 or 19" in custody, and they are still looking for several more targeted individuals.
Authorities said that 200 DEA agents took part in the operation, along with 100 LAPD officers.
Authorities said they seized 19 kilos of fentanyl out of a house associated with the narcotics supply in MacArthur Park. They described is as an "open-air drug market."
Wednesday's operation included multiple search warrants, including six served at businesses in this area. Three other search warrants were served at locations around southern California as well.
Authorities said that they arrested two alleged key players—Mallaly Moreno-Lopez and Jackson Tarfurin—along with at least 15 others in what they have dubbed "Operation Free MacArthur Park".
Authorities have arrested at least 17 people and seized multiple kilos of fentanyl in the operation, which also spans South LA, Calabasas, and San Gabriel, per a report from ABC7.
Officials say this operation is solely focused on drug-related criminal activity, and that it's not connected to any immigration enforcement.
The LAPD said they are helping federal authorities with a "joint narcotics enforcement operation" in the MacArthur Park area.
Video shows a massive police presence—including DEA officers—blocking off roads near MacArthur park for an unspecified investigation. It's unclear if the previous report of an attempted stabbing with a fork is related.
The scene has been cordoned off for an investigation. Do you have more information? If so, go live if you’re within a safe distance.
A Citizen user shows video of police in the area.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at W 7th St & S Alvarado St.
In an update from U.S. Attorney's Office, officials said that 18 kilograms—around 40 pounds—were seized at one of defendant's Calabasas residence. 18 people were arrested in total.
Authorities clarified in a press conference that they have "18 or 19" in custody, and they are still looking for several more targeted individuals.
Authorities said that 200 DEA agents took part in the operation, along with 100 LAPD officers.
Authorities said they seized 19 kilos of fentanyl out of a house associated with the narcotics supply in MacArthur Park. They described is as an "open-air drug market."
Wednesday's operation included multiple search warrants, including six served at businesses in this area. Three other search warrants were served at locations around southern California as well.
Authorities said that they arrested two alleged key players—Mallaly Moreno-Lopez and Jackson Tarfurin—along with at least 15 others in what they have dubbed "Operation Free MacArthur Park".
Authorities have arrested at least 17 people and seized multiple kilos of fentanyl in the operation, which also spans South LA, Calabasas, and San Gabriel, per a report from ABC7.
Officials say this operation is solely focused on drug-related criminal activity, and that it's not connected to any immigration enforcement.
The LAPD said they are helping federal authorities with a "joint narcotics enforcement operation" in the MacArthur Park area.
Video shows a massive police presence—including DEA officers—blocking off roads near MacArthur park for an unspecified investigation. It's unclear if the previous report of an attempted stabbing with a fork is related.
The scene has been cordoned off for an investigation. Do you have more information? If so, go live if you’re within a safe distance.
A Citizen user shows video of police in the area.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at W 7th St & S Alvarado St.
In an update from U.S. Attorney's Office, officials said that 18 kilograms—around 40 pounds—were seized at one of defendant's Calabasas residence. 18 people were arrested in total.
Authorities clarified in a press conference that they have "18 or 19" in custody, and they are still looking for several more targeted individuals.
Authorities said that 200 DEA agents took part in the operation, along with 100 LAPD officers.
Authorities said they seized 19 kilos of fentanyl out of a house associated with the narcotics supply in MacArthur Park. They described is as an "open-air drug market."
Wednesday's operation included multiple search warrants, including six served at businesses in this area. Three other search warrants were served at locations around southern California as well.
Authorities said that they arrested two alleged key players—Mallaly Moreno-Lopez and Jackson Tarfurin—along with at least 15 others in what they have dubbed "Operation Free MacArthur Park".
Authorities have arrested at least 17 people and seized multiple kilos of fentanyl in the operation, which also spans South LA, Calabasas, and San Gabriel, per a report from ABC7.
Officials say this operation is solely focused on drug-related criminal activity, and that it's not connected to any immigration enforcement.
The LAPD said they are helping federal authorities with a "joint narcotics enforcement operation" in the MacArthur Park area.
Video shows a massive police presence—including DEA officers—blocking off roads near MacArthur park for an unspecified investigation. It's unclear if the previous report of an attempted stabbing with a fork is related.
The scene has been cordoned off for an investigation. Do you have more information? If so, go live if you’re within a safe distance.
A Citizen user shows video of police in the area.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at W 7th St & S Alvarado St.
In an update from U.S. Attorney's Office, officials said that 18 kilograms—around 40 pounds—were seized at one of defendant's Calabasas residence. 18 people were arrested in total.
Authorities clarified in a press conference that they have "18 or 19" in custody, and they are still looking for several more targeted individuals.
Authorities said that 200 DEA agents took part in the operation, along with 100 LAPD officers.
Authorities said they seized 19 kilos of fentanyl out of a house associated with the narcotics supply in MacArthur Park. They described is as an "open-air drug market."
Wednesday's operation included multiple search warrants, including six served at businesses in this area. Three other search warrants were served at locations around southern California as well.
Authorities said that they arrested two alleged key players—Mallaly Moreno-Lopez and Jackson Tarfurin—along with at least 15 others in what they have dubbed "Operation Free MacArthur Park".
Authorities have arrested at least 17 people and seized multiple kilos of fentanyl in the operation, which also spans South LA, Calabasas, and San Gabriel, per a report from ABC7.
Officials say this operation is solely focused on drug-related criminal activity, and that it's not connected to any immigration enforcement.
The LAPD said they are helping federal authorities with a "joint narcotics enforcement operation" in the MacArthur Park area.
Video shows a massive police presence—including DEA officers—blocking off roads near MacArthur park for an unspecified investigation. It's unclear if the previous report of an attempted stabbing with a fork is related.
The scene has been cordoned off for an investigation. Do you have more information? If so, go live if you’re within a safe distance.
A Citizen user shows video of police in the area.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at W 7th St & S Alvarado St.
In an update from U.S. Attorney's Office, officials said that 18 kilograms—around 40 pounds—were seized at one of defendant's Calabasas residence. 18 people were arrested in total.
Authorities clarified in a press conference that they have "18 or 19" in custody, and they are still looking for several more targeted individuals.
Authorities said that 200 DEA agents took part in the operation, along with 100 LAPD officers.
Authorities said they seized 19 kilos of fentanyl out of a house associated with the narcotics supply in MacArthur Park. They described is as an "open-air drug market."
Wednesday's operation included multiple search warrants, including six served at businesses in this area. Three other search warrants were served at locations around southern California as well.
Authorities said that they arrested two alleged key players—Mallaly Moreno-Lopez and Jackson Tarfurin—along with at least 15 others in what they have dubbed "Operation Free MacArthur Park".
Authorities have arrested at least 17 people and seized multiple kilos of fentanyl in the operation, which also spans South LA, Calabasas, and San Gabriel, per a report from ABC7.
Officials say this operation is solely focused on drug-related criminal activity, and that it's not connected to any immigration enforcement.
The LAPD said they are helping federal authorities with a "joint narcotics enforcement operation" in the MacArthur Park area.
Video shows a massive police presence—including DEA officers—blocking off roads near MacArthur park for an unspecified investigation. It's unclear if the previous report of an attempted stabbing with a fork is related.
The scene has been cordoned off for an investigation. Do you have more information? If so, go live if you’re within a safe distance.
A Citizen user shows video of police in the area.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at W 7th St & S Alvarado St.
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That’s 19 kilos off the streets 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@jramirez41 Yessirski jr
Thank you LAPD!
@DJ_LA_PRODIGY reading must be difficult for you? Or is it just comprehension? LAPD has been investigating the case for over a year and the article literally states that it was a joint operation but you go ahead and keep lying for your fuhrer k homie. Good for you.
Should do a monthly sweep
I lost 6 friends to fentanyl poisoning over the past 6 years, this is great to see
That’s 19 kilos off the streets 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@jramirez41 Yessirski jr
Thank you LAPD!
@DJ_LA_PRODIGY reading must be difficult for you? Or is it just comprehension? LAPD has been investigating the case for over a year and the article literally states that it was a joint operation but you go ahead and keep lying for your fuhrer k homie. Good for you.
Should do a monthly sweep
I lost 6 friends to fentanyl poisoning over the past 6 years, this is great to see
That’s 19 kilos off the streets 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@jramirez41 Yessirski jr
Thank you LAPD!
@DJ_LA_PRODIGY reading must be difficult for you? Or is it just comprehension? LAPD has been investigating the case for over a year and the article literally states that it was a joint operation but you go ahead and keep lying for your fuhrer k homie. Good for you.
Should do a monthly sweep
I lost 6 friends to fentanyl poisoning over the past 6 years, this is great to see
That’s 19 kilos off the streets 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@jramirez41 Yessirski jr
Thank you LAPD!
@DJ_LA_PRODIGY reading must be difficult for you? Or is it just comprehension? LAPD has been investigating the case for over a year and the article literally states that it was a joint operation but you go ahead and keep lying for your fuhrer k homie. Good for you.
Should do a monthly sweep
I lost 6 friends to fentanyl poisoning over the past 6 years, this is great to see
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That’s 19 kilos off the streets 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@jramirez41 Yessirski jr
Thank you LAPD!
@DJ_LA_PRODIGY reading must be difficult for you? Or is it just comprehension? LAPD has been investigating the case for over a year and the article literally states that it was a joint operation but you go ahead and keep lying for your fuhrer k homie. Good for you.
Should do a monthly sweep
I lost 6 friends to fentanyl poisoning over the past 6 years, this is great to see