Image above – South entrance- Port Townsend Ship Canal
In the News:
Would the DEA be out of work if a $51.6 billion (every 12 months) US Dept. of Homeland Security was able to keep cartel product from showing up in all 50 states?
KIRO 7 News Jan 29, 2025
Lakewood drug kingpin sentenced to 10 years for helming multi-state drug trafficking ring
“The Drug Enforcement Administration, alongside neighboring partner law enforcement agencies, launched a lengthy investigation that uncovered the drug trafficking group, led by Joel Adrian Valencia Rosas, 28, was distributing cocaine, fentanyl and marijuana out of state, including places as far as Georgia and Ohio.”
“During the DEA investigation into the local ring, law enforcement officers seized approximately 52 kilos of cocaine, 23 kilos of fentanyl pills and 131 kilos of marijuana. The investigation also recovered a drug shipment that contained 37 kilos of cocaine and more than a kilo of fentanyl pills. In June 2023, a traffic stop on Interstate 5 (I-5) led to the seizure of 200,000 fentanyl pills hidden within the vehicle.”
Wonder what was happening at border crossing/port of entry inspections during the lengthy investigation described above. Do the good guys who made the local bust notify the good guys at the border about the weak links in their process?
Were federal authorities at the border notified of this ongoing investigation?
Did the drug traffickers get fast track screening at the border so as not to disrupt the ongoing investigation?
If the drug traffickers were given a pass at the border- would that have tipped them off as to the investigation- or would that have been seen as standard protocol?
Imagine LE authorities observe a shoplifter or bank robber in action. Instead of going in to make an arrest they back off and conduct a lengthy investigation. What if they applied the same tactic Re: crimes involving arson, terrorism, child abuse, DUI, etc.
Uncle Sam sent The Troops to Iraq and Afghanistan to keep a post 911 USA safe & secure and this is what you get back home?
Good luck with your US Armed Forces recruiting crisis.
Cartels move product into all 50 states:
DEA High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas:
“…HIDTA-designated counties are located in 50 states…”
KIRO 7 News Jan 28, 2025
Skagit County officials worry ‘killer’ batches of fentanyl are causing spike in overdose deaths
“The Skagit County Sheriff’s Office wants to warn the public about an alarming number of fentanyl-related overdoses.”
“They say there have been 20 calls since the start of 2025, including nine deaths—five of which happened in the past week.”
“The Skagit County Interlocal Drug Enforcement Unit (SCIDEU) says it is concerned that ‘killer’ batches of fentanyl are to blame.”
“They also believe that many common street drugs such as meth and cocaine are being laced with fentanyl.”
“The drug cartels have started supplying increasingly powdered fentanyl directly into our communities,” Meyer continued.”
Giant US Dept. of Homeland Security Vote of Confidence:
“Fentanyl is dominating the drug market in Skagit County, the state, and the nation and everyone has been impacted by this. This is not going to end anytime soon and we must continue good work as a community to raise awareness, educate our kids, and work with the most vulnerable members of our community to provide services to help mitigate the impacts this is having.”
Port Angeles
Jan 15, 2025 Sequim Gazette
Fire District 3 sees record call load in 2024
Story by Matthew Nash
“With a high number of overdose calls per week, Sharp said they were approved by the State Department of Health in February 2023 to start a Post Overdose Response Unit and administer buprenorphine to help alleviate withdrawal symptoms after an overdose.”
“He said they found only 40% of overdose patients were accepting transport to OMC for treatment, but with the new medical unit, that number went up to 70% in 2024.”
“They’d work with patients, provide a warm hand-off with partner agencies … and with that connection it was like somebody flipped a switch,” Sharp said. “Seventy-percent started wanting transport.”
Background – Port Angeles CBP
Unlike many cities of its size, Port Angeles maintains a significant Homeland Security/CBP/Border Patrol presence.
Are newspeople forbidden to ask questions related to Port Angeles Homeland Security funding and performance?
Newspeople have a long history of not asking questions in this area.
New Port Angeles USBP Station opened more than a decade ago. Has the new station been able to prevent cartel drugs from entering the Olympic Peninsula?
Newspeople remain silent.
After a Port Angeles CBP buildup that took place more than a decade ago, is there any follow up made by the press to inform the public on whatever results have been achieved?
If you run a government operation-these are the reporters you want to see on interview day:
2024:
With a significant Homeland Security/CBP/Border Patrol presence at Port Angeles:
“Clallam County has one of the highest per capita rates of drug overdoses in the state…”
Welcome Home Troops
Thanks for doing time/risking your ass in Iraq and Afghanistan, working to keep a post 911 USA safe & secure.
Don’t worry-The Super Bowl and public affairs will be safe:
Zero Questions From Newspeople
Were Clallam County drug overdose death numbers higher before the US Dept. of Homeland Security was established (2002) or are the numbers higher with a $51.6 billion (every 12 months) US Dept. of Homeland Security in place? This giant federal agency now has more than two decades of experience and lessons learned in working to prevent cartel product from entering the US. More overdose deaths now, or before DHS?
Look for newspeople to ask zero questions in this area.
When is the last time the Port Angeles Border Patrol made an arrest of any kind?
When is the last time the Port Angeles Border Patrol made an arrest linked in any way to the US/Canada border?
Has massing US Border Patrol agents at the southern edge of the Strait of Juan de Fuca played any role in reducing Clallam County drug overdose numbers?
Have opioid lawsuits played any role in improving the situation?
How do cartels react to opioid lawsuits?
Are passports/enhanced/REAL IDs effective in keeping cartel drugs out of the US?
Standard driver’s licenses have not been accepted at the border since 2009.
A 5th grade book report would require more in the way of asking questions.
Operation Macho Swagger
When is the last time the Port Angeles Border Patrol made any seizure that kept any amount of fentanyl, heroin or any opioid from entering Clallam County?
Fast boats put agents in close distance with ‘bad guys’ on the watery border
Newspeople play the role of federal public affairs personnel during Operation Macho Swagger– a ride-along to let us know what is being done to keep the southern edge of the Strait of Juan de Fuca safe from B.C. incursions.
What role do 1,200-horsepower Border Patrol Interceptor boats play in keeping opioids of any kind away from Port Angeles?
Operation Macho Swagger & Port Angeles Heroin
Related:
Puget Sound Drug War Scam Rolls On
Kitsap/Clallam Opioid Overdose News
More Homeland Security – More Puget Sound Drugs?
Sound Publishing And Black Press Media
Over in Island County
Has the Island County Homeland Security-funded patrol boat been involved in any arrest or seizure related in any way to the US/Canada border?
Newspeople remain silent.
Whidbey Homeland Security Grant Money- Newspeople Remain Silent