The Nebraska State Patrol was honored for their work in a two-week operation that removed hundreds of pounds of controlled substances last year.
On Tuesday the Director of High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, Dan Neill presented the 2022 Outstanding Interdiction Effort award to the Nebraska State Patrol for their operation in August 2022.
The Midwest HIDTA provides support to law enforcement agencies in Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois.
Throughout the two-week operation troopers found 258 pounds of cocaine, 18 pounds of fentanyl, 180 pounds of methamphetamine, and 140 pounds of marijuana in traffic stops and narcotics investigations.
“This award is a testament to the diligence and dedication of our entire team to keep Nebraska safe,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “From the troopers and investigators working the case, to the crime analysts and other support staff assisting in countless ways, I’m proud of the team effort that continues to benefit the people of Nebraska.”
HIDTA is a program of the U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy
