FUNDING THE FIGHT AGAINST DRUGS

Officials in Washington, D.C. again gave a nod of approval to the local drug
task force by awarding a $449,100 grant for drug interdiction efforts.

The Regional Controlled Substance Apprehension Program serves Lamar, Fannin,
and Red River counties and works to make the streets safer for citizens by
shutting down illegal drug operations.

RCSAP works closely with other local law enforcement agencies in the war
against drugs. The cooperation between those agencies has made the drug
interdiction effort in the area a success.

Studies have shown a direct connection between illegal drug activity and the
crime rate in a community, and every effort to shut down drug operations
that create violent criminals should be applauded.

Every effort to make the world a safer place for children, every effort to
make the world a place where the dangers of illegal drugs do not threaten to
steal the innocence and even lives of young people, should be praised.

Local officials and RCSAP have made an effort to secure these federal
dollars for the war on drugs, and the citizens of Lamar, Red River and
Fannin counties should be thankful.

Even just one more drug dealer off the street means many more children will
grow up in a land of safety and opportunity where they are free from the
insidious bonds of illegal drugs.