WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced that a new federal Tactical Diversion Squad (TDS) will soon come to Clarksburg to help combat the prescription drug epidemic across West Virginia.
Established by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), tactical diversion squads use Special Agents, Diversion Investigators, and a variety of state and local law enforcement agencies to crack down on illegal drug trafficking, including “doctor shoppers,” prescription forgery rings and “pill mills.”
In her ongoing efforts to combat the drug epidemic, Senator Capito has worked directly with DEA Acting Administrator Charles Rosenberg and local officials to bring more attention and resources to West Virginia. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, she has been able to secure increased DEA funding.
“Our state needs additional support to combat drug trafficking and abuse. That’s why I have been working with the Drug Enforcement Administration and local law enforcement to identify West Virginia’s needs. These squads will greatly enhance law enforcement efforts in northern West Virginia and stay one step ahead of drug users and abusers,” said Senator Capito.
“With today’s announcement, more resources will soon be on the ground in West Virginia – welcome news for a small state like ours,” Senator Capito continued. “Nevertheless, my efforts to fight this epidemic with a spectrum of solutions won’t stop until we lessen the toll of prescription drug abuse.”
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