The Coquille Tribe of Oregon has received a $200,000 grant to fight methampetamine in Coos County.
The money comes from the Department of Justice. The tribe will use $170,000 for the South Coast Interagency Narcotics Team, a local drug task force, to combat meth and substance abuse.
We know that 90 percent of people booked in jail are under the influence of drugs and alcohol," s North Bend Police Chief Steve Scibelli tells KCBY.
The money is being used to buy new equipment for the task force and the tribe's law enforcement.
Get the Story:Grant will help fund equipment for drug task force (The Coos Bay World 12/19)
Coquille Indian Tribe & SCINT receive grant to fight meth problem (KCBY 12/18) $rl Coquille Tribe - http://www.coquilletribe.org
South Coast Interagency Narcotics Team - http://www.cooscountysheriff.com/SCINT.htm
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