San Francisco police has seized nearly 270 pounds of narcotics so far this year, the department announced on Friday.
The San Francisco County Jail is offering free Narcan to visitors as part of the city's efforts to slow the fentanyl crisis.and the California Highway Patrol to San Francisco to work with the SFPD to combat fentanyl trafficking in the city.
Over 530 people have been arrested by SFPD Tenderloin officers for drug sales so far this year, just a few dozen arrests behind the 566 people arrested for the same crime in 2022. "I applaud the San Francisco Police Department and all of our public safety partners for their focused work to get fentanyl and other drugs plaguing our communities off the streets," said Mayor London Breed in a press release. "We will continue to build on this momentum to disrupt open-air drug markets and the sale of illegal goods to make San Francisco safe for everyone."
SFPD said it has heightened patrols throughout the city and have been conducting buy-busts, warrant operations and larger narcotics investigations, the department said in a statement. "The introduction of fentanyl into the city’s drug supply has caused fatal overdoses to dramatically increase in San Francisco in recent years," SFPD said. "The SFPD recognizes that we must take a more aggressive approach to combat the crisis and improve street conditions and public safety."By clicking Sign Up, I confirm
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Nearly 270 dogs and cats rescued in life-saving airlift mission to find forever homesNearly 270 cats and dogs were flown from overpopulated shelters in Florida to New Jersey and New Hampshire, where they'll have a second chance at finding forever homes. More about ClearTheShelters here:
Read more »
Wawa opens another Central New Jersey location, with 3 more on the wayThe convenience store chain runs over 270 locations across the Garden State
Read more »
See a First Look at ‘San Francisco Sounds: A Place in Time’ DocumentaryThe two-part series highlights the rise of such Bay Area acts as The Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin and Sly and the Family Stone
Read more »
San Francisco startup brews beer after recycling water from the showersIt is not for sale yet but when regulations catch up, you could surely get a pint to try it out yourself.
Read more »
Philz Coffee to close original 24th Street Mission location in San FranciscoSan Francisco's home-grown coffee brand is closing its original location. Philz Coffee will close its 24th Street store in the Mission District as their lease comes to an end and they've decided not to renew.
Read more »