Crime & Safety
Nearly 90 Arrests In Drug Sweep In Western Addition Park
"Our officers will be out in force conducting operations just like these all over the city."
SAN FRANCISCO — Nearly 90 people were arrested Wednesday night at San Francisco's Jefferson Square Park in a coordinated effort to target drug activity, police said.
The operation was a response to community complaints of criminal and drug activity at the Western Addition neighborhood park at 950 Gough St.
San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott announced the arrests and said more than 1.21 pounds of narcotics were seized during the operation.
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Multiple city agencies and other law enforcement departments were involved, Scott said.
The city's Drug Market Agency Coordination Center is focused on dismantling drug markets around the city.
"Drug-related activity will never be tolerated in Jefferson Square or any other part of the city," Scott said. "Our officers will be out in force conducting operations just like these all over the city."
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