Illinois State Police are releasing the annual results of the Southeastern Illinois Drug Task Force as well as other drug enforcement groups around the state.
The Southeastern Illinois Drug Task Force is reporting a total of 69 arrests as well as the confiscation of 57 guns and 717 pounds of narcotics. The task force is made up of Salem, Robinson, and Mt. Carmel Police Departments, Effingham County Sheriff’s Office and State Police.
Statewide, the Metropolitan Enforcement Groups and Drug Task Forces seized 679 firearms 26,679 pounds of drugs and arrested 1,942 individuals.
State Police say the units are on the front lines of narcotic enforcement, prevention, and treatment strategies and are the collaborative effort among state, federal and local law enforcement agencies to enforce Illinois drug laws and investigate gang activity.
Governor JB Pritzker says every neighborhood deserves to be free from violence. He says they are getting results through an evidence based and data driven approach focusing on violence prevention. Pritzker is thankful for the hard work of our dedicated law enforcement officials who risk their lives in order to build safer communities across the state.
ISP Director Brendan Kelly says ISP is building stronger and safer communities by focusing on apprehending violent, drug-trafficking criminals who leave a wage of devastation. He adds they are also doing so by building relationships with the community.
