But gun sweeps during Mardi Gras have continued, sometimes with chaotic results. A 2023 arrest made by one of the officers in the Nabers case spiraled out of control, resulting in several injuries. That arrest is now the subject of a federal civil rights lawsuit. 5/6 veritenews.org/2026/04/14/m...
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Carnival crackdown: What 100 gun arrest reports say about policing during Mardi Gras - Verite News New Orleans
Every year, the NOPD touts the dozens of arrests they make for gun possession during Carnival season. But is policing for possession a sound strategy for violence reduction?