Ducey, Dannels Honor ICE, CBP, Discuss Border Security At White House

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels participated in a discussion on border security at the White House on Monday.

On Monday, Governor Ducey and Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels joined President Donald Trump and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen for a White House event honoring the men and women of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection.



Ducey and Dannels participated in a White House panel discussion, joined by U.S. Senator David Perdue (GA), Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, CBP Commissioner Kevin McAleenan and ICE Deputy Director Ron Vitiello, on the important role law enforcement agencies play in securing our southern border and keeping U.S. communities safe.

During the panel discussion, Governor Ducey praised the work of local, state, and federal law enforcement, including ICE and CBP personnel. In the past year alone, ICE agents have seized over 2,370 pounds of fentanyl – enough to kill over 537.9 million people – and 7,000 pounds of heroin in addition to arresting nearly 5,000 members of violent gangs.

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Pima County Sheriff Mark Napier also attended the event. According to Cronkite News, “Napier said the federal-local partnership is essential for information sharing, resource sharing and fiscal support for the sheriff’s departments.”

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Arizona Border Strike Force operations have resulted in the seizure of over 17.2 million hits of heroin, 60,641 pounds of marijuana, 14,249 prescription drug pills/capsules, 4,700 pounds of dangerous drugs, 173,885 rounds of ammunition, 300 firearms and over 3,199 arrests.

“Every day, Arizona communities are impacted by illegal drug cartels, human trafficking, and child sex trafficking,” said Governor Ducey. “Law enforcement personnel at every level are lifelines in our communities. It was an honor to join the White House in expressing support and appreciation for the brave men and women on the frontlines of border security, who risk their lives every day to keep Americans safe.”

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