Dr. Oz Joins DEA, LAPD In Sweeping LA Drug Raid
Summary
Federal and local law enforcement conducted a large drug raid in Los Angeles' MacArthur Park, arresting over 25 people linked to drug dealing. Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, was present during the operation, which targeted fentanyl and methamphetamine dealers.Key Facts
- Over 200 federal agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) took part in the raid.
- The operation was called “Operation Free MacArthur Park” and focused on stopping drug trafficking in the area.
- Authorities arrested Mallaly Moreno-Lopez, her boyfriend, and others suspected of dealing fentanyl and methamphetamine.
- The raid was a follow-up to earlier actions against the 18th Street gang, which controls MacArthur Park territory.
- The U.S. Department of Justice said they plan to continue these efforts to stop drug dealers.
- LAPD confirmed the operation was not related to immigration enforcement.
- Dr. Oz emphasized the importance of using taxpayer money properly and expressed support for cleaning up the neighborhood.
- The arrests were made under federal criminal charges related to possessing and distributing dangerous drugs.
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