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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. Drug smugglers are constantly evolving their concealment techniques and are growing in their boldness, so law enforcement must work even harder to stay one step ahead. From marijuana and crack cocaine to prescription pills and heroin, this topic covers it all.
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P1 First Person: A drug-free world PoliceOne Contributors - P1 First Person

P1 First Person: A drug-free world

By Dean Crump Deputy Sheriff of 12 years School Resource Officer for seven yearsIn reading this articl... - Full Story

News

SF man's death cause by meth, not arresting officers

Coroner: The October death of Darnell Hutchinson was the result of acute methamphetamine intoxication, consistent with a person who abused drugs - Full Story

News

Police: Md. officer tipped off drug suspects

14-year veteran apparently told group of impending search warrant - Full Story

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Drug interdiction: The 'search authority' of maritime cops Tom Burrell - Patrolling the Waterways

Drug interdiction: The 'search authority' of maritime cops

Multiple courts, in various jurisdictions, have repeatedly decided in favor of random stops to determine compliance with boating safety requirements - Full Story

Exclusives

Legalizing marijuana: Cops speak out

Legalizing marijuana: Cops speak out

A couple of weeks ago, we asked, 'Should pot be legal?" and of the roughly 1,700 respondents, a full 44 percent said either 'Yes, that's where we're headed,' or 'Maybe.' The other 56 percent came down on the side of 'No.' - Full Story

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Issues and events in drug enforcement

Issues and events in drug enforcement

An important topic that always makes it to the forefront is drug law enforcement and interdiction — the good, bad and the ugly in the "War on Drugs." Here are four significant drug headlines we saw throughout 2011. - Full Story

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Gang raid nets drugs, weapons, arrests

Gang raid nets drugs, weapons, arrests

Twelve more members of the Vagos motorcycle club have been arrested as part of a 18-month investigation that has nabbed a total of 37 people for a variety of drug-related crimes. (AP Image) 52 warrants served

In-depth News

Turning a traffic stop into a bust

Turning a traffic stop into a bust

Major busts can come from even the lowest-level traffic violation stops if — repeat, if — the officer making the stop is motivated, creative, and laser-focused on spotting key indicators. - Full Story

Videos

Pot smoker passes out in front of cop

A cop pulled this suspect over to warn him about a crack in his windshield. It turns out he was hauling 25 pounds of pot, which probably explains his behavior during the stop.
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Drug Interdiction / Narcotics Columnists

Street Crimes Street Crimes
with Pat McCarthy
Highway Drug Interdiction Highway Drug Interdiction
with Lt. Andrew Hawkes