San Francisco is intensifying its efforts to address the escalating fentanyl crisis, particularly in the Tenderloin neighborhood. Federal law enforcement officials have expanded their 'All Hands on Deck' initiative, resulting in increased police presence and a series of drug busts. Recently, a significant operation led to the seizure of various narcotics, over half a million US dollars, and two arrests. Over 4,000 people have died from fentanyl in San Francisco between 2019 and 2024. Local leaders and organizations are calling for comprehensive action to tackle the issue, emphasizing the need for accountability, intervention, and prevention.
🎥SFPD was seen today conducting tactical operations on 16th Street, the exact same block as where a shooting took place very early this morning at approx 4:05 AM. Scanner audio associated with the tactical operation indicated it was in regard to a 187, with that of course being… https://t.co/q4Rtg0FQ9f https://t.co/g2NzZFUYMH
Mother of girl, 17, who overdosed on fentanyl scolds ‘drug trafficking, predatory murderer’ accused of supplying lethal dose https://t.co/UhocgYcIbY
Feds Seize Tons of Meth, Cocaine, Fentanyl in May at California Border Crossings https://t.co/fSfDZNWWyo
UPDATE: Police presence in San Francisco's SoMa district earlier today was due to responding to an armed barricaded subject https://t.co/gEDFVd01bf
UPDATE: Police presence in San Francisco's SoMa district earlier today was an armed barricaded subject. Story: https://t.co/oEGby4Xc4z
Dealer who sold fentanyl to 16-year-old who overdosed sentenced to 20 years in prison https://t.co/Xc60coTmV4
🎥Barricaded subject now in custody --> Moments ago over SFPD Radio they declared a Code 4 One in Cuffs regarding this incident on McCoppin. After the crime scene was expanded, a CitizenApp Livestreamer with a great vantage point streamed this Frisco-enhanced pre-arrest… https://t.co/Cn5GzI9jUu https://t.co/dEQJ8KBg9N
Update: The barricaded subject situation at McCoppin and Stevenson appears to be reaching a tipping point as more SWAT Units showed up. SFPD expanded the crime scene and I was kicked back to Valencia Street as it appears the Police intervention is about to get more aggressive. https://t.co/yAKh0X9Ms2 https://t.co/Msf0mld6Ww
DEVELOPING: Large police presence in San Francisco’s South of Market district https://t.co/IMGsqJILtd https://t.co/FlQEUxUDxU
Great work @SFPD ! https://t.co/gAMZWpZbDx
The year is 2020, Telemundo is doing an international News Report on San Francisco’s growing lawlessness and fentanyl crisis. You have London Breed, who has been promising to stop the bullshit for years. Then You have a younger Darren Mark Stallcup, World Peace Movement, saying… https://t.co/KqYESq7fSm
The safety of women and children tourists in San Francisco should be a top priority for our local leaders. But it’s not. All they care about is virtue signaling and money. It's unacceptable that anyone should have to fear for their life while visiting our city. As a San…
As a San Francisco resident, I'm embarrassed and ashamed to see so many women and children tourists feeling unsafe in our city. It's not right that they should have to fear for their lives due to the actions of a few violent individuals who are addicted to drugs or struggling…
San Francisco is a beautiful city with so much to offer, but it's heartbreaking to see so many women and children tourists who unsafe due to the actions of a few violent individuals. Our city should be a place where everyone can enjoy their visit without fear. It's time for our…
As the tourist season begins in San Francisco, it's crucial to remember that women and children visiting our city have a right to feel safe. They are our guests and should be treated with respect and kindness. It's unacceptable for anyone to have to fear for their life due to the…
Children should be able to play at union square without worrying about violent drug addicts. Families have a right to be safe. Women and Children shouldn’t have to fear for their lives on such a beautiful day @EricaJSandberg https://t.co/YcTHMtY3hS
Great Work @SFPD @friscolive415 For responding so quickly. It’s tourist season in San Francisco. Women and Children are out here. Families have a right to be safe. This violent individual was causing chaos in BOTH Maiden Lane and Union Square. Great work and responding within… https://t.co/YcTHMtY3hS
BREAKING NEWS, SAN FRANCISCO : Violent Deranged Addict On War Path Union Square. Women and Children fear for their life. 4,000+ People of all races and religions have died from fentanyl in San Francisco between 2019 and 2024. https://t.co/P4IPpcIUzX
Powerful piece from @WilsonKPIX - The Federal crackdown on drug dealers in San Francisco showing signs of working -- as drug dealers are leaving the area. But still a lot of work for the city to do... as they say this is just a "drop in the bucket" #kpix #fentanyl https://t.co/YZ83dyBbDQ
Police in San Francisco on Friday confirmed a recent drug bust in the Mission that resulted in two arrests and the seizure of a large stash of illicit drugs as well as over $600,000 in cash. https://t.co/bYfDgV7Os6
“We have a 1000 organized drug dealers operating in San Francisco… Fentanyl has changed the game. And we need to change our approach as well… Accountability, intervention, and prevention.” - @Twolfrecovery That starts with arresting fentanyl dealers. https://t.co/oUoUbsYSl0
Large quantities of various narcotics for sale along with over half a million US dollars were seized during the service of a search warrant thanks to the outstanding police work of plainclothes officers assigned to @SFPDMission and @SFPDTaraval.➡️ https://t.co/m419yekQKg https://t.co/rVWwu1VLIU
Federal law enforcement officials are ramping up their crackdown on the drug problem in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood, expanding on their “All Hands on Deck” initiative. https://t.co/fOmhL9vgvu
LIVE VIDEO: @BobNBC is live at 6:02 with the latest on law enforcement ramping up its crackdown on the drug problem in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood. https://t.co/KkmGtO2Sge https://t.co/pyl8DP5UM2
LIVE VIDEO: Law enforcement is ramping up its crackdown on the drug problem in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood. @BobNBC is live at 5:02 with the details. https://t.co/I4EKAEE4AT https://t.co/FrevCnIUac
Police presence in the Tenderloin has ramped up again. https://t.co/HQZfHhKcxn
San Francisco is shifting its strategy in the crackdown on open air drug markets in the Tenderloin. https://t.co/x2RetUw3XM
"The Post’s recent article highlighting the alarming rise in youth drug deaths due to fentanyl underscores a critical issue that demands immediate and comprehensive action," @MaryBonoUSA of @mapdaorg writes. https://t.co/fKxjl8haAk
Now, there's a different concern on the street's of San Francisco's Tenderloin: making sure that the fentanyl that accumulates on little pieces of aluminum foil, the residue, doesn't kill someone. https://t.co/3IxBmOhGsl https://t.co/3IxBmOhGsl