LAPD Announces 'Operation Save Skid Row' Targeting Drug Trafficking

Law enforcement officials in Los Angeles announced 'Operation Save Skid Row,' a major multi-agency federal and local crackdown on drug trafficking networks in downtown Los Angeles. The operation, which took place on October 8, 2026, resulted in charges against 28 suspected drug dealers/distributors and at least 14 arrests. This initiative aims to address public safety concerns related to drug activity in the area.