LAS VEGAS, NV – U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) announced that Nevada law enforcement will receive more than $3.4 million in federal funding to crack down on illicit drug trafficking and help address the overdose epidemic. These federal funds come from the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program, which supports federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies’ efforts to seize illicit drugs such as fentanyl, reduce drug trafficking-related violent crime, enhance data sharing and targeting for improved interdiction outcomes, and dismantle money laundering organizations. Both Senators Rosen and Cortez Masto were part of a bipartisan group of Senators who pushed for funding for the HIDTA Program last year.
Las Vegas Sun: Nevada law enforcement drug programs to get more federal support
By Grace Da Rocha
Key Points:
- Nevada law enforcement will get a more than $3.4 million boost in federal funding to “crack down on illicit drug trafficking and help address the overdose epidemic,” Nevada Sens. Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto announced today.
- The funding is drawn from the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas program, which supports the efforts of federal, state, local and Tribal law enforcement agencies in seizing illegal drugs.
- It also helps agencies with reducing violent crime related to drug trafficking, enhancing data sharing and dismantling money laundering organizations, according to officials from Rosen’s team.
- Last year, Rosen and Cortez Masto were part of a bipartisan Senate group that requested the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas program “be funded at the highest possible level” in 2024, according to a letter from March 2023.
- “Drug trafficking and the flow of illicit fentanyl into the United States are fueling an overdose crisis across Nevada,” said Rosen in a press release. “That’s why I’m working across the aisle to secure our border, stop the flow of fentanyl, and support law enforcement to keep our communities safe. I’m glad to announce more than $3.4 million in federal funding that will help law enforcement in Nevada improve their operations and fight drug trafficking in our state.”
KOLO Reno: Millions to help Nevada police deal with drug trafficking announced
By Kevin Sheridan
Key Points
- More than $3.4 million to help Nevada law enforcement deal with overdoses and illicit drug trafficking is coming to the Silver State.
- The funds will come from the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program. which helps federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies seize illicit drugs like fentanyl, reduce drug trafficking-related crime, enhance data sharing, and target money laundering organizations.
- The announcement of the new funds was made by U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen.
KSNV Las Vegas: Rosen, Cortez Masto announce more than $3.4 million for Nevada law enforcement to address overdose epidemic & illicit drug trafficking
Anchor: “U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto announced that Nevada law enforcement will receive more than $3.4 million in federal funding. It will help law enforcement crack down on illicit drug trafficking, [and] also help address the overdose epidemic. These federal funds will help agencies seize illicit drugs, such as fentanyl and will also help reduce drug trafficking-related crime.”
Anchor: “Senators Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto have announced more than $3 million in funding for Nevada law enforcement to deal with drug issues. Senator Rosen said in a statement, ‘I’m glad to announce more than $3.4 million in federal funding that will help law enforcement in Nevada improve their operations and fight drug trafficking in our state.’ The funding will be used to address the overdose epidemic and illicit drug trafficking. They hope to stem the flow of drugs like fentanyl, reduce drug-related violent crime, and dismantle money laundering organizations.”
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