San Francisco deploys National Guard in fight against drug zombies — but deals are still happening in the streetsBy Marjorie Hernandez
May 4, 2023
San Francisco brought in the National Guard and California Highway Patrol this week to combat trafficking and drug-addled zombies in the city — but four days later, sources told The Post deals are still going down on the streets.
The struggling city finally announced it would take a tougher stance on crime after an exodus of retailers plagued by theft, dwindling tourism and 200 overdose deaths in three months which sources claim have put the city in a “doom loop.”
Mayor London Breed said using CHP officers and the National Guard as support to curb drug trafficking is the “aggressive step” the city needed to take.
However, the initial deployment consisted of just six CHP officers and 14 National Guardsmen.
The traffic officers were deployed to the Tenderloin and South Market districts, where open drug use has become rampant while the National Guard are providing “analytical support” to track drug deals that involve cartels.
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Source:
https://nypost.com/2023/05/04/san-francisco-deploys-national-guard-to-fight-drugs-cartel/
