Drug Interdiction / Narcotics
The Drug Interdiction / Narcotics topic covers all aspects of drug enforcement, from highway or border interdiction to undercover infiltration into gangs or drug cartels. From marijuana and cocaine to prescription pills and heroin, this topic covers it all.
While there is no one way to do the job, this is a list of basics for every cop on the street
Court assesses reliability of photo array identification in United States v. Ruiz, where key ID evidence led to a conviction
How drug detection dog reliability in traffic stops impacted U.S. v. Collier, where a K-9 alert led to a drug conviction
Over the weekend, officers seized 1.57 million fentanyl pills, 114 pounds of cocaine, 13 pounds of heroin and 2 pounds of fentanyl powder
The incident was part of Operation Lone Star, a program implemented in Texas to combat drug and human trafficking
The number of safe injection sites that would have been authorized could have induced a “world of unintended consequences,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said
Small agencies can always benefit from an extra set of eyes – especially when they are in the sky
“Operation Flying Ice” led to the seizure of over $12.8 million in drugs, including 268 pounds of methamphetamine and 31 pounds of cocaine
Rainbow-colored fentanyl has been detected in California and appears to be traveling up the West Coast from Mexico for distribution
The department will run a three-year study on the use and results of deputies carrying the opioid overdose reversal drug
“I refuse to allow gang members or other violent criminals to operate with impunity in San Bernardino,” said Police Chief Darren Goodman
Fentanyl-related overdose deaths have increased 2,375% in San Diego since 2016
The vending machine – the first of its kind in the state – holds 54 boxes and is stocked by the detention center
With the proliferation of fentanyl-laced pills masquerading as prescription drugs, just one pill might be one too many
Austin’s 911 Mental Health Diversion Program is getting the right resources to mental health crises and lowering arrest rates
“During the traffic stop, the suspect drew a weapon and fired multiple shots,” police said
“We have to send a strong message that if people choose to sell drugs in our city, that they will be held accountable,” Brooke Jenkins said
Statewide, 245 overdose deaths were reported last year, and six out of 10 were linked to fentanyl
Half of the shipment was meant for Mexico City, but the other half was destined for Los Angeles
Parents, schools and law enforcement must work together to prevent young lives from being needlessly taken
“Our neighborhoods deserve better and should not have to tolerate continuing illegal activity. This neighborhood became a better place today,” Sheriff Chip Simmons said
Retired DEA agent and expert guests explore drug production, trafficking, and the role of law enforcement and harm reduction to combat the flow of fentanyl into our communities
In all of 2021, Gadsden County had just 10 overdoses. “It’s shaken the entire community,” said Sheriff Morris Young
Funds spread over 45 communities for law enforcement toxicology crime labs, and education and enforcement programs
After being charged with possession of methamphetamine, an arrestee claims he had been unlawfully searched but the court did not agree
The court determines if law enforcement completed a lawful detention though the traffic stop was extended
A Q&A with Chief Joseph Sinagra about legal cannabis enforcement in New York state
Officials hope a three-year experiment will reduce overdose deaths
LAPD Deputy Chief Kris Pitcher believes the program has been “largely hampered” by a new bail policy
The pills that were seized were discovered concealed in collagen supplement bottles
Since recreational weed became legal in Connecticut last year, Chief William Baldwin wants as many DRE-trained officers as possible
Communities far from the border are confronting complex criminal issues spawned by the unbridled flood of illegal migrants
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