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Highway patrol proposes two drug‑interdiction crews, K‑9 teams and specialized equipment tied to HB 87
Summary
DPS asked for funding to add two drug‑trafficking interdiction crews (10 K‑9 teams total), specialized detection equipment and ongoing positions, citing increased fentanyl trafficking into Utah; request ties to HB 87 criminal amendments.
The Utah Highway Patrol described a request on Jan. 31 to create two additional interdiction crews focused on drug trafficking corridors and fentanyl shipments, a proposal the department tied to HB 87 (fentanyl/drug trafficking amendments).
The package would fund two crews composed of a sergeant and four troopers per crew, each trooper paired with a K‑9; presenters described the teams as ten K‑9 teams total. The department asked for one‑time equipment funding (including X‑ray…
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