Seattle outreach team to remove homeless encampments near International District
Seattle's Navigation Team, comprised of police, outreach workers and clean-up crews, will remove homeless encampments along the north side of Dearborn Avenue South between I-5 and 13th Avenue South on Monday.
Shelter will be available and offered to everyone living in the encampment, according to the city. The team will also offer storage for personal belongings.
City officials said they’ve prioritized clearing this area due to the conditions. There are concerns about the presence of biohazardous waste, damage to the natural environment, and the difficulty of getting emergency responders to the site.
Police are also worried about criminal activity in the area after a similar operation last week found drug rings at encampments in Pioneer Square and the Chinatown/International District. Officers found real and fake guns, knives, machetes, and a sword as well as drugs and over $20,000 in cash.
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