The Battle to Curb Open Drug Sales in San Francisco's Tenderloin District

The California Highway Patrol is joining forces with other agencies to combat rampant drug dealing in San Francisco's Tenderloin district. Recent arrests have uncovered large quantities of drugs, including 33 grams of fentanyl that could potentially kill thousands of people. The crackdown, spearheaded by Governor Gavin Newsom, aims to address the city's open-air drug market, which has expanded during the pandemic. Despite the efforts, residents and business owners report little improvement, blaming politicians and a failing justice system. San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins claims her office has filed nearly 1,000 drug dealing cases, but many offenders are released back onto the streets due to lenient judges.