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Capital & Main
Capital & Main
George B. Sánchez-Tello

EXPLAINED: When ice came up empty - The Real Truth

Federal agents exit an armored truck on Park View Street, across from MacArthur Park and the Mexican Consulate west of downtown Los Angeles on Monday. Photo: Renae A. Hernández.

Los Angeles’ MacArthur Park was strangely desolate on a summery Monday morning until the ground began to rumble. 

Then, the convoy arrived: The eight-wheel diesel-powered U.S. Army tactical trucks, Humvees and armored vehicles — with roof hatches. They accompanied white, unmarked passenger vans and black SUVs, not to mention a large trailer containing numerous horses.

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