On the north side of MacArthur Park, families can be seen picnicking with children after school. On the other side of the park, the Los Angeles Police Department says more work still needs to be done.
Since May, a series of law enforcement operations have taken place at the park, beginning with federal and LAPD officers arresting fentanyl and methamphetamine street dealers around the perimeter of the park.
LAPD Captain Ben Fernandes said from May until now, it’s like night and day as ongoing law enforcement efforts have decreased drug use and gang activity around the park…