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Meeting Date:	08/27/2018
MOU - DEA & DA
Submitted for:	Isidro Alaniz	Submitted By:	David Sanchez
Department:	District Attorney

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to enter into a One (1) year (October 1, 2018 thru September 30, 2019) High Intensity Drug Trafficking Task Force Agreement between the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Agency, and the Webb and Zapata County District Attorney’s Office. The purpose of this agreement is to disrupt the illicit drug traffic in the Laredo, Texas area by immobilizing targeted violators and trafficking organizations, with no impact to the General Fund; and any other matters incident thereto.

Issue: There is evidence that trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs exists in Laredo, Texas area and that such illegal activity has a substantial and detrimental effect on the health and welfare of the people of Texas.

Solution: Collaboration among Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies to gather and report intelligence data relating to trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs. Conduct undercover operations and engage in other traditional methods of investigations.

Result: The Disruption of the illicit drug traffic in Laredo by immobilizing targeted violators and trafficking organizations.

Background:

There is evidence that trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs exists in Laredo, and surrounding areas and that such illegal activity has a substantial and detrimental effect on the health and welfare of the community. The DEA Task force will collaborate between state and local law enforcement agencies by conducting undercover operations lead by DEA Task force participants. The objective is to disrupt the illicit drug traffic in Laredo and surrounding areas by immobilizing targeted violators and trafficking organizations; therefore, minimizing the harmful effects of illegal drugs and organized crime.

Previous Court Action:

N/A

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	2592
Funding Source:	2260
Balance:	N/A
Financial Impact:
No additional impact to the General Fund.

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