Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced a crackdown on open-air drug dealing Wednesday, declaring the city will “no longer tolerate” public drug sales, public drug use and the sale of stolen goods in two neighborhoods that residents and business owners say have been plagued by crime and disorder for years.
“We will no longer tolerate open-air drug sale and use and vending stolen goods,” Wilson said in the Wednesday press release. “We are expanding police personnel in the area to engage directly with individuals participating in these activities, explain that the behavior is no longer tolerated, and help ensure that the sidewalk and transit stops are safe and accessible for all.”…