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.
Prevent exposure to narcotics and other hazardous substances with proper precautions and decontamination procedures
Interagency communication and mission awareness are vital to successful operations
Powerful illegal synthetic drugs known as “analogues” are a particular problem for law enforcement these days
Philadelphia tries a three-pronged approach to policing
Thousands have been fired since May for failing to do their work or being linked to corruption
One in five, or 20% of the 6,999 people surveyed, said they had driven in the past year
A guard found a bag of meth in the man’s pocket during a pat-down at the jail
California has more than 100,000 parolees, and about a third of them live in Los Angeles
Also arrested for possession of a stolen firearm and for possession of pills and drug paraphernalia
In June, the City Council voted to lay off 80 police officers to help slash a $31 million budget deficit
“They have for too long run this housing development and caused residents to live in fear,” an attorney said
Marines at highway checkpoint were alerted and fought the cartel gunmen, resulting in the death of 1 marine and 3 suspects
Despite the homicides, Oakland’s slaying total is 56 so far this year, compared with 68 at the same time in 2009
The current law carries a civil fine of $100 for those caught with an ounce or less
“We must stand side by side with our Mexican partners, those who are trying to build a new Mexico, an honest Mexico”
A lab technician had been skimming drug evidence and may face a demotion or misconduct charges
Traffic offenses are the second most common crime
An official with the California Department of Justice believes the home is connected to a drug cartel
The body of the 38-year-old mayor was found handcuffed and gagged Wednesday
African American cops say California’s Prop. 19 will protect civil rights and public safety
In addition to killing thousands, the cartel has smuggled heroin, cocaine and marijuana into west Texas
The program has been successful in bringing about 6,400 cases involving drugs, arms and immigrant smuggling along the border
To suggest that immigration is the exclusive domain of the federal government, disallowing partnerships with local law enforcement, defies the will of Congress, according to US Rep. Asa Hutchinson
El Paso and Juarez don’t look the way they did 10 years ago when tourists routinely crossed the Rio Grande and families gathered without concern at night
Gov. Bob McDonnell has formally asked the Department of Homeland Security for a 287(g) agreement under which immigration powers may be given to state and local police departments
A .22-caliber rifle, six helmets, ski masks, expandable batons and six tactical gear belts were found at the home
Chicago’s mayor has said repeatedly that most of the city’s violence is related to gangs and drugs
The man had his credit card and a marijuana-infused brownie stolen at gunpoint outside a bar
Coroner’s report lists ‘acute methamphetamine toxicity’ as the primary cause of death
There is a perception that the commanders are linked to drug cartels, which puts the officers’ lives in danger
$600 million will pay for about 1,500 more officers and unmanned drones along the Mexican border
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