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LAPD Executes Large Early‑Morning Operation to Break Up Harbor Gateway Street Takeover

Officials say the raid signals the start of a sustained crackdown to deter rapidly organized illegal sideshows.

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An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Several tow trucks with flashing amber lights are parked on a street at night, Image 2 shows Several tow trucks with flashing amber lights are parked on a street at night, Image 3 shows An intersection at night with red and green traffic lights, many vehicles, and a large crowd of people

Overview

  • Police and partner agencies surrounded the intersection of South Figueroa and West Alondra in the early hours of Saturday and used containment tactics to stop a large street takeover.
  • The multi‑agency task force reported 69 arrests, about 570 citations, more than 200 vehicles impounded and multiple firearms and nitrous oxide seized.
  • Officers staged tow trucks and buses at the scene, used drones and social‑media monitoring to track organizers, and transported detained people to processing sites.
  • Authorities said many citations targeted spectators and noted 128 juveniles were issued curfew violations while a few arrests included assault on an officer and obstruction charges.
  • The operation, dubbed "Operation Street Sweeper," follows weeks of rising takeover activity and related retail crimes and officials said they expect continued enforcement and possible prosecutions.