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Authorities from local and federal law enforcement agencies carried out a drug enforcement operation Thursday morning in Los Angeles’ Skid Row area.<\/p>\n

The Los Angeles Police Department<\/a> said it is assisting the FBI and Drug Enforcement Administration in a joint “narcotics-focused” public safety operation near Fifth and Crocker streets and other locations.<\/p>\n

The operation includes arrest warrants for more than two dozen people, 14 of whom were in custody early Thursday morning. The operation is targeting street-level dealers and suppliers, according to authorities and follows a more than three-month investigation. <\/p>\n

The main drugs targeted were fentanyl and PCP. <\/p>\n

Authorities scheduled at 1 p.m. news conference to discuss the operation. Mayor Karen Bass, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman and LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell will speak at an 11 a.m. news conference. <\/p>\n

Federal authorities said the law enforcement activity does not involve immigration enforcement. <\/p>\n

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