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Drug task force funding for MDENT

Charleston

Summary

Charleston's Metro Drug Enforcement Network Team gets $115,000 in federal funds — mostly overtime for five officers. The agreement has been in place for many years; this year's allocation dropped $5,000 because administrative fee recovery is no longer available.

At a glance

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Last discussed May 4, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

$115,000 in federal funds, no local match mentioned — covers overtime for five officers plus evidence buys.

✅Who benefits

Residents get sustained multi-jurisdictional drug enforcement work.

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