Watch CBS News

Police Clear Out 12 Tons Of Garbage From Homeless Camps

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4)- Police in Colorado Springs cleared out 12 tons of garbage from homeless camps.

The camps were spread out across several acres near Las Vegas Street and Tejon Street in Colorado Springs.

Colo Sprgs Homeless Camps 1 (CSPD PIO tweet) copy
(credit: Colorado Springs Police)

Crews filled at least four dumpsters with trash and debris.

Colo Sprgs Homeless Camps 2 (CSPD PIO tweet) copy
(credit: Colorado Springs Police)

Last month, firefighters battled massive flames at a homeless camp after multiple propane tanks exploded and started a fire.

Colo Sprgs Homeless Camps 5 (CSPD PIO tweet) copy
(credit: Colorado Springs Police)
Colo Sprgs Homeless Camps 4 (CSPD PIO tweet) copy
(credit: Colorado Springs Police)
View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.