The Probation Department has been struggling for years to stop the flow of drugs into its detention facilities.

Parademics took six staff members and one youth to local hospitals after a suspected overdose and possible drug exposure at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall. The Los Angeles County Probation Department said staff immediately administered Narcan to the individuals after finding them at roughly 8 a.

Probation officials said several youths and staff members were hospitalized after a 'suspected overdose and possible exposure to an unidentified substance.'