San Francisco has marked one year since the launch of a multi-agency crackdown on drug sales in the Tenderloin and South of Market neighborhoods. The initiative has led to the seizure of 440 pounds of drugs, 200 kilos, and the arrest of 1,008 drug dealers, totaling 3,000 arrests. Despite the crackdown, law enforcement arrested more suspected drug users than dealers. New drugs, such as medetomidine, which is more potent than fentanyl, are being detected across the US and could enter the San Francisco drug market, exacerbating the crisis. District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced charges against Jose Ramos-Erazo and Jonathan Ramos-Erazo for narcotics trafficking involving over 18 pounds of drugs destined for the Tenderloin. Public health officials warn that drug gangs are mixing medetomidine into fentanyl, triggering a new wave of overdoses.
Too many Nevadans have lost their lives to fatal overdoses. As I continue to fight to combat fentanyl trafficking in the Senate, I'm pleased to see the Biden Admin. is delivering critical support to our law enforcement to crack down on fentanyl flowing into our communities.
Tranquilizer xylazine found in Southern Nevada’s illicit drug supply @kelsea_frobes reports: https://t.co/BlLuzmBHKk
A record number of drugs, including fentanyl, have made their way into our communities via the southern border under Joe Biden. The crisis is getting undeniably worse. I will continue to fight against #AmericaLast policies.
While overdose deaths decreased for the first time in five years in 2023, we must do more to keep our communities safe from drugs like fentanyl. Happy to join @RepDavids in announcing $15.9M in federal funding to help @MidwestHIDTA crack down on drug trafficking & save lives. https://t.co/7jnVxWIJuH
In our state and across the nation, the fentanyl crisis demands urgent action. @repcleaver and I just announced $15.9M in federal grants to help @MidwestHIDTA stop illicit drug trafficking and keep folks in our region safe.
Big bust by SFPD of two brothers living in Oakland and dealing in the TL! https://t.co/1nfBe59T7X
Proud to announce NV law enforcement will receive more than $3.4M to crack down on illicit drug trafficking & help address the overdose epidemic. I’ll keep working across the aisle to secure our border, stop the flow of deadly drugs like fentanyl, & support law enforcement.
#TeamMaryland announced over $16M to bolster addiction treatment resources & support efforts to tackle illicit drugs in our state. This @ONDCP funding will protect our communities, get dangerous drugs off our streets, & get people the support they need. https://t.co/155Ls4ri0j
Today, my team met Jim Carroll, the former head of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, to discuss the concerning surge in fentanyl overdoses across our country. We must address the root cause of this epidemic and stop the scourge from destroying communities. https://t.co/25PmAsKULw
Two brothers from Oakland who were allegedly caught with 18 pounds of illegal drugs have been charged in connection with narcotics trafficking in San Francisco's Tenderloin District, prosecutors said. https://t.co/xpts1ku3EF
Today, my team met Uttam Dhillion, the former head of the Drug Enforcement Administration, to discuss the extremely concerning surge in fentanyl overdoses across our country. We must address the root cause of this epidemic and stop the scourge that is destroying communities. https://t.co/oA6yme7b2f
Detected xylazine in Utah and Nevada grows, making deadliest drug ‘even deadlier’ #stgeorge #southernutah #cedarcity https://t.co/O1fc1oEhV0
I was grateful to hear from Brown County law enforcement about their fight against the fentanyl crisis. I was proud to share the good news that our FEND Off Fentanyl Act is now law, cracking down on chemical suppliers & cartels to help ease the burden of those on the front lines. https://t.co/XBTMbw8CYu
It's a dangerous drug spilling onto our streets that's increasingly being linked to sexual assaults and overdoses. Police are fighting back, seizing more than 4,000L of the substance across Sydney. @WesternWilson9 #9News READ MORE: https://t.co/4LKRvr4XLx https://t.co/ikO0mLqGEU
The Oakland residents were found in possession of more than 18 pounds of narcotics were charged in connection with drug trafficking in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood, prosecutors said Wednesday. https://t.co/g03dcMvhxp
Public health officials say drug gangs are mixing a dangerous new chemical sedative called #medetomidine into fentanyl and other drugs sold on the street. The combination has triggered a new wave of overdoses that began in late April and have accelerated. https://t.co/lrfKPRNtII
1,008 drug dealers were arrested in San Francisco last year. That's got to be a record. @SteveHiltonx @TheKevinDalton @DEAHQ https://t.co/NCHsZHOExZ
San Francisco's DMACC Seizes 200 Kilos, 440 Pounds, 3,000 Arrests in One Year https://t.co/N6pGod8Qdc
Drug trafficking in San Francisco is responsible for thousands of deaths + the misery of users & neighbors who live & work amongst the deadly trade. My administration will continue to do everything we can to protect the safety of the public + prosecute brazen drug dealers. https://t.co/Az61JfG6BE
1/ Today, District Attorney @BrookeJenkinsSF announced that Jose Ramos-Erazo and Jonathan Ramos-Erazo have been charged in connection to narcotics trafficking involving over 18 pounds of narcotics destined for the Tenderloin. https://t.co/cZSDPlf68q
Officials in San Francisco on Wednesday marked one year since the start of a multi-agency crackdown on drug sales in the Tenderloin and South of Market, touting the program's results and pledging the crackdown would continue. https://t.co/Ht05zL2NSY
Law enforcement arrested more suspected drug users than suspected dealers in San Francisco in the year since the city launched coordinated efforts to dismantle open-air drug markets in the Tenderloin and South of Market neighborhoods, city leaders said. https://t.co/cThhnixDsp
Every day we don’t end the open air drug market, it will get harder to contain. A new drug, medetomidine, is being detected across the US, and could enter the SF drug market. It’s more potent than fentanyl. We need to close the drug market. We need to arrest opioid dealers. We… https://t.co/RqxEccKSN8
Texas Harm Reduction Alliance calls for more support to fight fentanyl overdoses https://t.co/KIaqNixE4R
Tackling the fentanyl crisis and saving lives is a team effort. I’m proud to be working hand in hand with Brown County law enforcement, first responders, and community advocates to ensure they have the support they need to get this deadly drug off our streets and save lives. https://t.co/udtz08MRzh
In just one year, 440 pounds of drugs seized in San Francisco. And people say we should stop enforcement? How many more deaths would we have had with an extra 400 pounds of dope on the street? https://t.co/sJM1JORuwy