DEA to Crack Down on Meth Trafficking Hubs as Drug Overdose Deaths Rise

Authorities will begin a crackdown on methamphetamine “transportation hubs” across the United States in an effort to block the distribution of the drug.

U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon announced the launch of Operation Crystal Shield at a news conference in Atlanta on Feb. 20, 2020. Angie Wang/AP Photo

Federal authorities will begin a crackdown on methamphetamine “transportation hubs” across the United States in an effort to block the distribution of the drug that is driving overdose deaths across nearly half of the country.

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon announced the launch of a new DEA initiative, named Operation Crystal Shield, during a trip to Atlanta, according to the Department of Justice.