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Three area sheriffs receive OK grants


Published on 2024-12-25 10:02:17 - MSN
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  • Three area sheriff's departments were awarded $700,000 through a new program to enhance law enforcement services. Attorney General Gentner Drummond's office awarded the Delaware County Sheriff's Office $300,

The article from MSN discusses how three sheriffs in the Oklahoma City metro area have been awarded grants from the Oklahoma Attorney General's Office. These grants, totaling $10,000 each, are aimed at supporting law enforcement efforts in combating illegal marijuana grow operations. The recipients include the sheriffs of Cleveland, Oklahoma, and Canadian Counties. The funds will be used to enhance equipment, training, and operational capabilities to address the increasing issue of illegal marijuana cultivation, which has been linked to organized crime and poses significant safety and environmental concerns. The grants are part of a broader initiative by the Oklahoma Attorney General to tackle the state's illegal marijuana market, which has seen a surge in activity following the legalization of medical marijuana.

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