The NY Counter Drug Taskforce plays a vital role in supporting communities across New York State. Their work goes beyond enforcement, focusing on prevention, education, and collaboration with local agencies to reduce the impact of illegal drugs. This blog shares recent updates about the taskforce’s community involvement and highlights news articles where their efforts have been recognized. NY Counter Drug Taskforce Training Supporting Local Communities Through Education and P

“…the Rensselaer County Sheriffs Office Criminal Investigations Unit executed two separate narcotics-related search warrants, resulting in the arrests of two individuals on serious drug and weapon charges…. The Sheriff's Office extends its sincere thanks to the New York State Intelligence Center (NYSIC), the Capital Region Crime Analysis Center (CRCAC), and New York National Guard Counterdrug Task Force for their crucial assistance in both investigations.” Read The Article

“Legislation would be the first in NYS to finally regulate, address easily accessible Kratom drug following local tragedy…The legislation was a result of discussions at a NY National Guard Counterdrug Task Force briefing held in September 2024 regarding the issues that the Task Force was encountering related to kratom sales.” Read More