Bucks Co. Named 'High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area'

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — Bucks County has been named a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area by the White House, a measure that drew applause from local law enforcement because it will provide additional resources to enforce drug laws.

The Bucks County District Attorney's office issued a statement on the matter, saying the designation from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy will strengthen law enforcement in its fight against the illegal drug trade.

“This will serve as a force multiplier of funding, technology and manpower in our focus against the scourge of illegal drugs plaguing our community," District Attorney Matthew D. Weintraub said.

Weintraub pursued the designation to bolster the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office’s multi-pronged approach to addressing the drug crisis, his office said.

Bucks County joins the program's Liberty Mid-Atlantic HIDTA region. It is one of 13 counties added to various HITDA regions across 12 states.

“We are excited to have Bucks County become part of the Liberty Mid-Atlantic HIDTA and become full partners in the region’s battle against drug trafficking organizations” LMA HIDTA Executive Director Jeremiah Daley said. “Forging stronger operational ties, facilitating increased information-sharing and maximizing available resources among the law enforcement agencies in the lower Delaware Valley are essential parts of the HIDTA program, and will assist in reducing the deadly toll taken by the distribution of illegal substances in our communities."