BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) \u2014 Bakersfield police targeted unauthorized street vendors in southeast Bakersfield this past weekend in a joint enforcement operation.<\/p>\n
The operation focused on the area of Casa Loma Drive and South Martin Luther King Boulevard, following ongoing community concerns about congestion, traffic issues, trespassing, and trash left behind.<\/p>\n
Officials say 25 vendors were operating within city limits and 2 were in county jurisdiction. Three vehicles were cited for parking violations and one trespassing warning was issued.<\/p>\n
The Bakersfield Police Department says enforcement in the area is expected to continue in the coming weeks as they work to address public safety and protect private property rights.<\/p>\n
WATCH OUR ORIGINAL STORY WHERE WE REPORTED THAT THE SWAP MEET COULD BE SHUTDOWN:<\/p>\n
Casa Loma swap meet faces shutdown over resident complaints<\/p>\n
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