Money Laundering Task Force

The beginning of September saw the arrival of the first member of the HIDTA supported Money Laundering Task Force.  The Task Force is a joint Federal, State and local law enforcement effort targeting major drug trafficking organizations operating in and through the NW HIDTA.  The first, full time, arrival was Detective John Pritchard, Mercer Island Police Department.  John will eventually be joined by Dave Fisher, Senior Special Agent US Customs, John Tobon, Special

Agent U.S. Customs, Greg Sullivan, Special Agent Internal Revenue Service, Steve Butler, Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Administration, Washington State Patrol and other participating local representatives yet to be named.  One of the hold ups for full implementation of the Task Force has been the installation of The Department of Treasury TECS line.  In mid September, the computers and software were installed.  The only remaining obsta

cle is the line connection.  The connection is being processed as we speak.  However, if you need assistance with a Money Laundering investigation you can reach someone from the Task Force at (206) 394-3600 or (206) 394-3660.

The NW HIDTA is anxiously anticipating full implementation and staffing of the Task Force by the printing of the next Newsletter. 

Methamphetamine Precursor Poster for Retail Merchants

NORTHWEST HIDTA TRAINING SCHEDULE (206) 394-3648

Clan Lab Awareness, Seattle CJTC on November 3-5, 1998.

Highway Interdiction on November 16-18, 1998 in Yakima.

Advanced Undercover Operations on December 14-16 at the Kent Training Center.

Modular Drug Training in Seattle

Highway Interdiction on February 15-17, 1999 in Seattle.