The Brief
- San Francisco law enforcement officers made 41 arrests as part of a large-scale sweep on open-air drug markets.
- The latest raid happened just in the early hours on Thursday in the area of Market and Van Ness streets.
- People who frequent the area have said it has been a hub of drug activity.
SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco authorities made dozens of arrests as part of a crackdown on open-air drug markets.
41 arrests made
What we know:
The operation, comprising city police officers and sheriff’s deputies, happened early Thursday morning in the area of Market and Van Ness streets, according to the San Francisco Police Department. Authorities said about 41 people were arrested on a variety of drug charges.
“This activity will not be tolerated and we will continue these operations for as long as it takes,” the department wrote on social media.
Community wants to see more sweeps
What they’re saying:…