NEW YORK, NY -- Jorge Mario Paredes-Cordova was designated as one of the world's most significant drug kingpins. On November 6th a New York jury found the man guilty on charges of conspiracy to import and distribute cocaine.
Paredes was charged in a two-count Indictment with conspiring to import ton-quantities of Colombian cocaine into the United States through Central America and Mexico, and to distribute the cocaine in major U.S. cities including New York.
DEA Special Agent-in-Charge JOHN P. GILBRIDE stated, "This conviction proves that DEA and our law enforcement partners put our resources to the test to obtain the ultimate prosecution for the highest echelon drug traffickers in the world. Drug trafficking organizations have, for their own enrichment, exploited the United States/Mexico border while DEA and our foreign counterparts have targeted these organizations in order to decrease supply as well as decrease demand in the United States. In all aspects from enforcement, New York drug rehab and education -- law enforcement is working together to keep our communities drug free."
The statement from the DEA brings to light the new emphasis the department is taking when it comes to drug abuse. That prevention is the key to successful enforcement of Drug Laws, and that the correct target is the dealer not the user.
The "War on Drugs" has become a bit of a cliché, but there really is a drug war and the POWs are American citizens, many of them children.
We must first free the citizens who have been trapped in cocaine addiction through effective drug treatment, such as Narconon.
We must also reduce the demand through effective drug education.
There are solutions to hand - workable treatment programs and drug education that has been proven to be effective.
New York citizens must simply care enough to demand workable solutions that keep in mind, first and foremost the well being of its citizens in mind.
Narconon of Georgia is a non-traditional drug abuse treatment program which was founded in 1967 whose mission also includes drug education and working with children. The Narconon program provides body detoxification through a sauna and exercise program that helps eliminate or reduce cravings. Then the client learns those life skills essential to success in life and the ability to stay clean.
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