KENNER, La. — Kenner police say 15 people were detained in a large-scale safety operation at Pier Park and the nearby boat launch Friday night.

The department said the joint mission, which included, ICE, the FBI, DEA, and the Louisiana State Police, stemmed from years of complaints about noise, traffic, trash, and harassment in the area.

Chief Keith Conley said officers have repeatedly tried patrols and community outreach, but residents continued to report problems.

"As you know we've gotten complaints for the last three years on a lawlessness and nuisance crimes that have been occuring at the lakefront," We've had a strong presence, we've patrolled it, we've cited people, but it just wasn't enough," he said. "The conduct [was] escalating, citizens were getting harrassed and bullied, st

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