Rx Summit 2022

Impact of Borders on Drug Trafficking

Thursday, April 21, 2022

11:15 AM – 12:30 PM ET

Location: Grand Ballroom ED

Presenter(s)

David King

Executive Director
San Diego Imperial Valley High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA)
San Diego, California
Justin Lane

Lieutenant and Deputy Commander, Counter Narcotics Alliance Task Force
Tucson Police Department
Tucson, AZ

Moderator(s)

David Hamby

National Coordinator
National Emerging Threats Initiative
Norcross, Georgia

The majority of illicit opioids consumed in the United States originate beyond our borders. Understanding and disrupting that supply chain is a critical component in the nation’s battle against the opioid epidemic. This session will explore what types of drugs are entering the country, as well as where and how they are coming in. Presenters will explain the law enforcement response from both the federal and local perspectives. Participants will gain greater insight into the international drug trafficking trends that ultimately impact their communities.

Learning Objectives:

Identify the types, sources, and methods of illicit drugs entering the United States.
Describe the means by which illicit drugs are coming into the country
Explain law enforcement efforts to disrupt the illicit drug supply at the border
Outline methods for cooperation among local, state, and federal law enforcement in drug trafficking control