Shreveport, LA – According to the police officials, the operation aimed to remove the remaining individuals residing in the uninhabitable property.
Under the Declaration of Emergency issued by Mayor Tom Arceneaux on Wednesday, June 5, Shreveport Police were granted the authority to remove and arrest any person found at the apartment complex. During the operation, 29 individuals were removed, and one person was arrested on narcotics charges.
The operation involved clearing over 400 apartments and multiple buildings, with the assistance of approximately 50 officers from the Shreveport Police Department.
Mayor Arceneaux’s Declaration of Emergency is in effect through July 3, 2024, and will be enforced by the Shreveport Police Department. As per this order, any person found on the property will be removed and, if necessary, arrested.
Police Chief Wayne Smith has stated that officers will continue to monitor the area to ensure it remains free of public safety concerns.