ODET releases statistics for first half of 2019
July 31, 2019
The Ozarks Drug Enforcement Team commander Chad Allison released the statistics for the first six months of 2019. ODET is made up of eight detectives that cover five counties in Missouri. The counties covered by ODET are: Jasper, Barton, Newton, McDonald and Barry.
The primary function of ODET is to dismantle large scale drug trafficking organizations. Some of these organizations are directly connected to drug cartels in Mexico. Over 95 percent of the methamphetamine seized in the United States today is manufactured in Mexico. ODET is player in the war on these organizations and works closely with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement Administration and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives on the dismantling of these organizations.
Between January 1, 2019, and June 30, 2019, ODET detectives have seized 31,136 grams of methamphetamine, which is approximately 68 pounds, with a street value of $204,000. ODET detectives seized 10,233 grams of high-grade marijuana. ODET detectives served 66 search warrants and arrested 78 suspects for possession of methamphetamine.
Barry County accounted for about 37 percent of the 31,136 grams of meth seized over a five-county area.
ODET detectives also seized 90 firearms and arrested 116 fugitives on outstanding warrants.
Commander Chad Allison, of ODET, said, "If anyone has drug information they believe could be helpful to ODET, call at (417) 624-9365 or call your local agency. ODET is supported by grants and local agencies' contributions and cannot be operated without that support.
"I want to thank each agency and community that participates in ODET, and we look forward to continuing serving your coverage area in 2019."
The Ozarks Drug Enforcement Team commander Chad Allison released the statistics for the first six months of 2019. ODET is made up of eight detectives that cover five counties in Missouri. The counties covered by ODET are: Jasper, Barton, Newton, McDonald and Barry.
The primary function of ODET is to dismantle large scale drug trafficking organizations. Some of these organizations are directly connected to drug cartels in Mexico. Over 95 percent of the methamphetamine seized in the United States today is manufactured in Mexico. ODET is player in the war on these organizations and works closely with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement Administration and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives on the dismantling of these organizations.
Between January 1, 2019, and June 30, 2019, ODET detectives have seized 31,136 grams of methamphetamine, which is approximately 68 pounds, with a street value of $204,000. ODET detectives seized 10,233 grams of high-grade marijuana. ODET detectives served 66 search warrants and arrested 78 suspects for possession of methamphetamine.
Barry County accounted for about 37 percent of the 31,136 grams of meth seized over a five-county area.
ODET detectives also seized 90 firearms and arrested 116 fugitives on outstanding warrants.
Commander Chad Allison, of ODET, said, "If anyone has drug information they believe could be helpful to ODET, call at (417) 624-9365 or call your local agency. ODET is supported by grants and local agencies' contributions and cannot be operated without that support.
"I want to thank each agency and community that participates in ODET, and we look forward to continuing serving your coverage area in 2019."