The surge of homeless people in Oakland, USA: Theft, drug abuse, residents say "there is no rule of law here" homeless people | Oakland | Oakland, USA
According to the New York Post on August 13th, the number of homeless people in Oakland, USA, has surged. The open-air drug market, rampant theft, and loose camping management system have made Oakland no longer suitable for living.
Local resident Scott was very saddened by this phenomenon during an interview, pointing out that Auckland is already incurable and the convenient drug use environment has attracted a large number of homeless people from other places. Auckland and San Francisco have become the paradise of fentanyl. Scott believes that this phenomenon is largely attributed to the local indulgence in outdoor drug markets and camping in Auckland, stating that almost everything in the area is related to drug trafficking, making Auckland unsuitable for living.
Data shows that from 2015 to 2022, the number of homeless people in Auckland has exceeded 5000, more than doubling. Public opinion polls also show that 63% of people do not support the local government's response to the issue. California Governor Gavin Newson's office wrote to Oakland officials last year, stating that their handling of the campsite is "completely unacceptable.".