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Coverage dated October 8, 2026

Skid Row drug bust: LAPD and feds target gang-run operation in sweeping raid

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A massive crackdown, dubbed 'Operation Save Skid Row,' targeted over two dozen alleged drug dealers and distributors. Officers say these criminals are allegedly preying on the homeless and those struggling with addiction.

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  1. New York Post

    Feds bust massive Skid Row criminal network in series of raids — as 100-strong convoy storms America’s filthiest neighborhood (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Federal agents chased after 28 suspected drug dealers on Thursday in a massive takedown aimed at cleaning up LA’s filthy Skid Row. Dozens of FBI agents and cops conducted two raids, with one targeting alleged distributors of fentanyl, meth, cocaine and PCP at their homes, followed by a midmorning sw…

  2. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    'Operation Skid Row' targets over 2 dozen alleged drug dealers in notorious Downtown Los Angeles area (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    Federal law enforcement officials are targeting drug dealing in Downtown Los Angeles with "Operation Skid Row."

  3. KTLA Los Angeles

    Massive multi-agency drug crackdown underway in Skid Row (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    Los Angeles police assisted with a large-scale federal crackdown on drug dealers in the Skid Row area Thursday morning. The multi-agency operation included FBI and DEA agents partnering with the LAPD. It was centered mainly near 5th and Crocker streets in downtown Los Angeles, but also included seve…

  4. Foxla

    Skid Row drug bust: LAPD and feds target gang-run operation in sweeping raid (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    A massive crackdown, dubbed 'Operation Save Skid Row,' targeted over two dozen alleged drug dealers and distributors. Officers say these criminals are allegedly preying on the homeless and those struggling with addiction.

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