Press Briefing by The Interdiction Committee

WASHINGTON -- Senior members of The Interdiction Committee (TIC) will conduct a press briefing at the El Paso Intelligence Center Thursday to outline recent accomplishments and address current challenges in U.S. drug interdiction efforts.

The Interdiction Committee is a standing interagency body of law enforcement agencies that have international counter drug authorities and responsibilities. TIC serves as the operational and tactical adviser to the US Interdiction Coordinator (USIC) and the Director of White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) for international counter drug activities. Last year, a record 360 metric tons of cocaine were removed from the transit zone before reaching U.S. shores.

WHO: The Interdiction Committee (TIC)
             Mr. John Walters, Director, National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
             Admiral Thad Allen, Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard (TIC Chairman)
             Michael Braun, Chief of Operations, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
             Host: Mr. Arthur A. Doty, Director, El Paso Intelligence Center (EPIC)

WHAT: Press briefing on recent accomplishments and challenges in U.S. drug interdiction, drug-related violence in Mexico, and U.S. support of Mexican efforts.

WHEN: Thursday, June 5, 2008 at 10:15 a.m.

WHERE: El Paso Intelligence Center (EPIC), 11339 SSG Sims Street, El Paso, Texas 79908

Editors Note: Credentialed media wishing to attend the briefing will be required to arrive at the main entrance to Biggs Army Airfield (Fred Wilson) no later than 9:15 a.m. for escort to EPIC. To confirm attendance, contact Special Agent Gilberto Gonzalez at 915-726-4151.

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