[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 129 (Friday, August 9, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E816]
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   CONGRATULATING DEA TUCSON OFFICE FOR BEING RECOGNIZED AT THE U.S. 
                    INTERDICTION COORDINATOR AWARDS

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                          HON. JUAN CISCOMANI

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 9, 2024

  Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate 
the DEA's Tucson District Office EG-46 for their recognition at the 
U.S. Interdiction Coordinator Awards.
  Strengthening border security and immigration enforcement, while 
ensuring public safety, is a must for our border communities.
  These brave men and women put their lives on the line for us every 
day, serving on the frontline and ensuring the safety of our 
communities.
  Their hard work and dedication are vital in combating cartels, 
stopping the flow of drugs, and protecting the citizens of southern 
Arizona.
  In 2023, the Tucson District Office EG-46 conducted 45 drug and drug 
conspiracy investigations.
  One of their major efforts was the DEA Initiative ``Operation 
Overdrive'' in April 2023, during which this dedicated group arrested 
approximately 80 percent of their identified targets.
  They seized 1.1 million fentanyl pills, 26.4 pounds of fentanyl 
powder, and 42 pounds of methamphetamine--equating to 4.26 million 
deadly doses of fentanyl and 78,000 deadly doses of methamphetamine.
  I am truly grateful for the relentless efforts and their commitment 
to protecting our community.
  I thank them for their service and dedication to protecting our 
Arizona's District 6.

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