Fentanyl Crisis in San Francisco: Traffickers Flourish Outside Federal Building

Former "To Catch a Predator" host Chris Hansen exposes a rampant fentanyl fencing operation outside the Nancy Pelosi Federal Building in San Francisco, revealing the extent of the drug crisis that has led to government employees working from home.

Chris Hansen, the former host of "To Catch a Predator," has investigated a fentanyl fencing operation outside the Nancy Pelosi Federal Building in San Francisco, bringing to light the severity of the drug crisis that has plagued the city.

During his investigation, Hansen followed a retired undercover detective named Elmore, who revealed that the trade of fentanyl is rampant in the area around the federal building, despite the challenges in detecting it when smuggled across the border. The drug activity has been so pervasive that a fence had to be constructed around the building to deter traffickers.

Hansen highlighted the arrest of a dealer during his investigation, who evaded police by blending in with the homeless population. He also noted that many of those involved in the drug trade are illegal immigrants from Honduras, who remit their proceeds back to their home country, funding luxurious lifestyles.

"Now you've got a situation here where this is not just a ragtag group of Honduran immigrants. These are merchants of death," Hansen stated. "Each one of these, 350 to 400 illegal immigrant fentanyl dealers is making $3- to $400,000 a year, and as we discussed, some of that money — most of that money — is going back to Honduras."

In August 2023, Health and Human Services officials recommended that federal employees work from home due to the conditions at the building. Hansen attributed the surge in drug activity to the lax policies of former District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who was recalled by San Francisco voters in 2022.

Hansen observed that the migrants involved in the fentanyl trade displayed a lack of fear of being caught and described witnessing individuals using the drug in public. He explained that the drug trade is also fueled by fencing stolen merchandise from stores throughout the city and surrounding suburbs.

California's Proposition 47 of 2014, which reclassified the threshold for felony theft, has exacerbated the problem by incentivizing petty crime. Hansen highlighted that stolen merchandise worth less than $950 is treated as a misdemeanor, allowing thieves to avoid felony charges.

In a separate segment, Hansen discussed his recent investigations on TruBlu, where he has caught predators soliciting minors online. He shared the story and video of a man who allegedly claimed to have accidentally shot himself in the genitalia, rendering him unable to engage in sexual activity.

Hansen's investigations have shed light on the extent of the drug crisis and predatory behavior in San Francisco, prompting calls for stricter enforcement and accountability. The situation highlights the urgent need to address the challenges posed by illegal immigration, border security, and the opioid epidemic.