San Francisco's efforts to combat drug-related issues in high-profile areas like 6th and Market Streets have inadvertently resulted in the displacement of these problems to neighborhoods such as the Mission District. Local business owners and residents have reported an increase in drug-related activities and feelings of neglect. SFPD officials acknowledge the need for enforcement while also offering assistance to those in need. Residents express concerns that as drug problems are pressured out of central areas, they may worsen in historically marginalized neighborhoods, illustrating the complexities of addressing urban drug crises effectively.
"I want them to pay attention and take it seriously. There are other areas in the city that they seem to shine a spot on and get fixed really quickly..." said Bryan Tublin, Kitava Restaurant owner.
"On the streets here today, I'm on Mission here on 6th. We have open drug usage, we have drug sales, but we have people that need help..." said SFPD's Assistant Chief David Lazar.
"They will get pushed to the outskirts. They will end up on Bayview and in the historically poor neighborhoods and disfranchised neighborhoods," said Brandon, a San Francisco resident.
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