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Officials say county sees professional meth trafficking; task force being considered
Summary
Public commenter and local prosecutors described recent large meth seizures and an increase in higher‑grade methamphetamine sourced outside the county; the sheriff and district attorney discussed forming or expanding multi‑agency task forces to target meth and related violent crime.
A public commenter and county prosecutors told the Tompkins County Public Safety Committee on March 25 that recent local arrests and seizures indicate incoming, professionally produced crystal methamphetamine is present in the area, and committee members and law‑enforcement leaders discussed launching or expanding a coordinated task force to focus on meth trafficking.
In public comment, Zach Wynne described a recent seizure: “The Ithaca Police Department seized a large amount of methamphetamine at the Green Street parking garage adjacent to the Asteri Building the day before…
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