Drug Control: Issues Surrounding Increased Use of the Military in Drug Interdiction
NSIAD-88-156
Published: Apr 29, 1988. Publicly Released: Apr 29, 1988.
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In response to a legislative requirement, GAO reviewed the federal government's capability to control drug smuggling into the country, specifically: (1) its use of the military in the drug interdiction program; and (2) the feasibility of authorizing direct military involvement in drug interdiction.
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Border controlControlled substancesDrug traffickingInteragency relationsLaw enforcementMilitary budgetsMilitary forcesNarcoticsNational defense operationsSearch and seizureSmugglingDrug abuse prevention