The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and several law enforcement agencies conducted a large-scale raid targeting the 18th Street Gang in Los Angeles, California, on the morning of March 5, 2026.
According to an announcement from the FBI Los Angeles Field Office, federal agents, in coordination with multiple other agencies, executed several search and arrest warrants in the area.
Units participating in the operation included:
- Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)
- Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
- U.S. Marshals Service
Multiple suspects arrested
The FBI stated that the operation led to the arrest of several members and associates of the 18th Street Gang following a series of simultaneous FBI searches.
During the raids, authorities seized illegal drugs, cash, and other evidence as part of efforts to combat the complex drug crisis in Los Angeles.
Centrally located in MacArthur Park
The sweep took place in the MacArthur Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, an area with a documented history of gang activity. This location is also where law enforcement agencies frequently collaborate to dismantle organized crime rings and other illegal operations.
As of now, authorities have not released the specific number of individuals arrested or details regarding the seized evidence.
Press conference to release information
The FBI announced that a press conference is scheduled for 10:30 AM on March 5, 2026, to provide further information on the operation, following the standard procedure for major federal drug task force sweeps.
