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Combatting the Opioid Epidemic: The Interception of Illicit Opioids by the Border Patrol
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
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Abstract
At the request of Ranking Member Claire McCaskill, the Democratic Staff of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs examined the efforts of of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which plays a vital role in interdicting illicit narcotics before they can enter the U.S. The investigation found that Border Patrol Agents play an important role in stopping opioids. This report summarizes and analyzes data relating to the number and amount of opioid seizures by Border Patrol Agents over the last five years.
Date
2018-05-23
Document Type
Senate Minority Staff Report
Serial Number
Document Length
10 pages
Congress
115
Relation
DOI
Keywords
Staff Reports
PAP Major Code
12: Law, Crime, and Family Issues
PAP Minor Code
1203: Illegal Drug Production, Trafficking, and Control