Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces
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The Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) is an initiative of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ).
Goals
- Identify, disrupt, and dismantle major drug trafficking operations and money laundering schemes.
- Coordinate multi-agency efforts to target high-level criminal organizations.
- Enhance intelligence sharing and strategic targeting to have a significant impact on organized crime.
Sponsor
- *United States Department of Justice* (DOJ)
- *Executive Office for Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces* (OCDETF)
Creation
OCDETF was established in 1982 by a Presidential Directive to mount a comprehensive attack against drug trafficking organizations. It operates under the authority of the Attorney General, with no specific legislation mentioned for its creation but rather as part of the broader DOJ mission against organized crime.
Funding
OCDETF receives funding through the DOJ's budget, with allocations for operations, personnel, and specific initiatives like the OCDETF Strike Forces. The exact funding amounts vary year by year, and funding is ongoing, subject to Congressional appropriations.
Leadership
The title of the leader of the program is **Director** of the Executive Office for Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces.
Website
https://www.justice.gov/ocdetf
Social Media Accounts
- No specific social media accounts are listed for OCDETF, but information might be shared via:
* [*https://twitter.com/TheJusticeDept Twitter (X): @TheJusticeDept]
Wikipedia Article
The title of the Wikipedia article about it is Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces.