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43.

Meeting Date:	09/28/2015
DA & DEA Cooperative Agreement
Submitted for:	Isidro Alaniz	Submitted By:	David Sanchez
Department:	District Attorney

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve a cooperative agreement between the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Webb County District Attorney’s Office concerning the use and abuse of controlled substances under the provisions of 21 U.S.C. § 873 and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; 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: 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: Disrupt 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:	292-1100
Funding Source:	292
Balance:	N/A
Financial Impact:
N/A

Attachments
Cooperative Agreement