Thursday, May 8, 2014

Law Enforcement Teaming Up to Crack Down on Drug Pipeline


Law enforcement agencies across the Tri-State are teaming up to disrupt the drug pipeline from Detroit.

On Wednesday, officers from Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia took part in a training course in Huntington.

They learned about new tip-offs to look for in traffic stops and more about how they can work together to stop criminals from trucking in drugs.

Police across our region are teaming up to nab drug dealers on their way here.

More than 140 officers from Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia now have new insight into how dealers move their product, cash and weapons.

There are things the public can do to spot drug activity where you live.

Police said you shouldn't follow any cars or approach any homes, but you can call them with details about license plates, cars and homes.

They said other details about homes where activity is happening, like time frames or detailed descriptions about people there can also help.

Troopers said in their stops, they also like to confiscate money from dealers because it stops them from buying more drugs, which they turn around and sell in our area.