Los Angeles police officers swarmed a Beverly Crest mansion that alleged squatters turned into a party house on Friday.
Authorities responded to reports of a hot prowl burglary at the home located on Beverly Grove Place shortly before 3 p.m.
Several suspects had reportedly entered the home, with at least one suspect armed with a knife.
A group of people inside the home were detained and handcuffed. They were seen lined up on an outdoor patio as officers searched the house.
KTLA tried speaking to some of the guests seen walking out of the home and to their vehicles. All of them refused to answer any questions. No suspects were taken into custody and the detainees were later released.
Parties at the unoccupied home began in October 2023 when the residents would host rowdy nightly gatherings and even charge $75 admission to partygoers.
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Authorities have failed to shut down the parties as the squatters claimed they had a legitimate lease on the property. Neighbors said the disruptive gatherings have not only kept them up all night but have left them fearing for their safety.