Law enforcement officials in Iowa are intensifying efforts to combat drug activity and human trafficking, particularly meth, stemming from the Southern Border. The Iowa Narcotics Officers Association reported a surge in cartel-connected drug cases since Biden took office. Legislators are advocating for border security measures and bills like the Modern Authentication of Pharmaceuticals Act to address the opioid epidemic and fentanyl crisis.
Whether it’s cracking down on chemical suppliers in China, securing our border, or increasing access to overdose reversal drugs, I’m committed to ending the fentanyl crisis. Great to talk with law enforcement & public safety leaders in La Crosse about our mission to save lives. https://t.co/Gfo6ibsbuo
Every state – including Iowa – is a border state. While Biden continues to dodge accountability, I met with Iowa law enforcement who are working to combat increased human trafficking, drugs, and crime in Iowa because of Biden’s open border. https://t.co/NTf53XC9yE
We have taken a hard stance against fentanyl. With this recently enacted legislation, we’re fighting to protect the American people from drug smugglers bringing fentanyl into our communities. I am proud that the END FENTANYL Act has been signed into law.
Joined Democrats in enacting commonsense policies to strengthen our border security , provide critical technology & personnel to combat the deadly fentanyl epidemic, & increase funding for our U.S. Border Patrol to help keep our communities safe. https://t.co/5P1NtAAN9T
The opioid epidemic in America is a pressing issue that demands immediate action. We must curb the spread of this deadly crisis and take bold steps to prevent overdose deaths, including securing the border and passing H.R. 4988, Modern Authentication of Pharmaceuticals Act of… https://t.co/z0vWyn6SFr
I met with the Iowa Narcotics Officers Association this afternoon. They told me cartel-connected drug cases in Iowa have tripled since Biden took office. We must secure the border to combat drugs & save lives! https://t.co/0IIzwLaHrk
Today I met with the Osage Police Department & heard more about the influx of deadly drugs – especially meth – that has come to Iowa from the Southern Border. Our officers are doing everything they can to get these drugs off our streets & protect Iowans. I’m grateful to them! https://t.co/1vxU3BSVhK
I-35 runs straight from the Southern Border to Iowa. I met with the Worth County Sheriff’s Office to hear more about their efforts to counter increased drug activity & human trafficking in rural Iowa amid this crisis. Every state is a border state. https://t.co/jm6OleAcDw