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Stimulus Funds Flow to Law Enforcement

While visiting Los Angeles July 15, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced $8.7 million in federal stimulus funds would be granted to three California communities, including some $5 million to San Diego County, and $2.8 million to Chula Vista, that are intended to help fight crime and drug trafficking along the U.S.-Mexican border.

“The guns, drugs and bulk cash that are the backbone of the cartels’ business contribute to addiction and drug-related violence in our communities. The Recovery Act funding these three California communities are receiving will help local law enforcement in our joint efforts to combat the threat posed by these cartels,” Holder said.

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, San Diego County plans to use the funds to create a team of 16 police officers to patrol the border for drug smuggling and criminal activity and fund a dedicated deputy district attorney to prosecute those arrested.

The Chula Vista Police Department plans to use the funds to support efforts by the California Border Alliance Group to gather intelligence related to cross-border violence including creating and retaining 10 positions, according to the Justice Department.

The third agency receiving federal stimulus funds for the anti-drug cartel activity was San Mateo County, which received about $801,000.

, Mike Allen

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