U.S. Senator Charles Schumer announced that Rensselaer County in New York has received the federal High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) designation after years of advocacy. The designation will boost federal crime-fighting resources in the capital region to combat the opioid crisis and prevent overdoses. Schumer had previously written to the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), advocating for the designation. The HIDTA program was created by the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 and is administered by the ONDCP.
Read the full article to understand the details of the federal High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area designation for Rensselaer County and how this will enhance the efforts to fight drug trafficking and opioid misuse in the region. You will gain insights on Senator Schumer’s advocacy and the role of the Office of National Drug Control Policy in this critical matter. Click the link below to learn more.