THE COASTAL PACKET: King wants more military involvement in drug war

Friday, February 8

King wants more military involvement in drug war

Maine Public Broadcasting -U.S. Senator Angus King is pressing military leaders to provide more information about the resources they need to bolster drug interdiction efforts. King speaks with reporters following a closed door policy luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Credit Andrew Harnick / AP Photo

“These drugs are killing our people and — one-a-day in Maine — and this is it seems to me a high return opportunity here," King said.

King urged leaders to advise the Committee on what might be needed in the way of ships, aircraft or other resources, as work starts on next year’s budget.

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