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.
In 1994, an altruistic DEA agent and his atypical informant set out to make a difference in Worcester, Massachusetts
Becoming aware of these bad habits will help officers avoid them and become more effective at stopping the flow of illegal drugs
How law enforcement can leverage new tools to combat the fentanyl crisis
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
Officer Trenton Halladay’s throat would burn for days after busting a meth lab, his widow said
The cross-border passage runs the length of six football fields and pops up in a California warehouse
Consider carefully whether the use of CBD products and the testing pitfalls are worth risking your job or your credibility
Police say the streets have become more dangerous since Oregon’s passing of Measure 110
After extensive planning and training, the Long Beach IMR Pilot Program has launched to provide safe, timely and appropriate medical care to individuals in crisis
The call comes after legal weed sales began in the Garden State last month
In question is the protocol and use of specially trained officers known as Drug Recognition Experts, who perform marijuana sobriety tests
In addition to physical anonymity, COVID-19 changes have increased virtual anonymity
Narcotics can endanger officers in the field, making it imperative to use instruments that put safety at top of mind
“The water is pretty murky and we don’t want anybody to be the test case,” said a police union president
The officer was searching the vehicle when the suspect leaped into the driver’s seat and fled the scene
“You think I like seeing my child in an orange jumpsuit in a jail cell? Of course not,” Sheriff Tony Smith said
The sheriffs addressed a range of topics, including public outreach, fentanyl abuse, and what they consider small penalties for illegal marijuana grows
When deputies looked inside the sock, they found it stuffed with crystal meth and marijuana
As New Jersey lawmakers debate if off-duty cops should be allowed to use recreational marijuana, one local comedian decided to get in on the action
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