From WMOT News
(2008-02-11)
OKLAHOMA CITY
(KOSU) -
From July 2006 through June 2007, 22 drug force task forces in Oklahoma seized about $8.5 million in illegal drugs.But authorities are warning that if proposed cuts in federal grants are made, their ability to maintain the fight against
illegal drugs will be significantly hampered.
As matters presently stand, the state's drug force task forces could lose $2.8 million in Justice Assistance Grants as of July 1.
If that happens, experts say the state's number of such task forces could drop to as few as 10 and 75 street-level workers could lose their jobs.
Last week, a delegation from the Oklahoma District Attorneys Council visited Washington, D.C., to plead their case. Drug agent Bob Carder of Jackson County says if Congress doesn't listen, the fallout for authorities could be significant.
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