Pubdate: Thu, 12 Jan 2006
Source: Lansing State Journal (MI)
Copyright: 2006 Lansing State Journal
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Author: Kimberly Beary

MANCHIN GIVES MONEY FOR DRUG CRACKDOWN

Governor Manchin Put Drug Dealers On Notice In His State Of The State Address

Fueled by the recent youth deaths caused by drugs, Governor Joe 
Manchin announces the State Police will receive a shot in the arm for 
their anti-drug efforts.

"We're elated," said Lt. David Lemmon of the Governor's dedication of 
1 million dollars to the agency. "The state police and law 
enforcement in this state have always been sincere in its efforts in 
attempting to battle this problem," said Trooper with the Bureau of 
Criminal Investigations, "Now we're being given the opportunity to 
increase our effectiveness and we're excited to do it for them."

Troopers say marijuana is the number one drug of choice in West 
Virginia followed by crack cocaine. The money has not yet been 
allocated. Troopers tell 13 News, more drug buys, more equipment and 
and more Troopers will likely be part of the plan.

According to the latest statistics from the State police, there were 
over 58-hundred drug related arrests last year. Troopers say since 
many other crimes are committed in order to pay for drugs so shutting 
down the dealers will have a positive chain reaction when it comes to 
other crimes.
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