Rep. Capito Announces $1 Million Grant to Combat Meth

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U.S. Representative Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) announced today that the state of West Virginia will receive a $1 million grant from the COPS Anti-Methamphetamine Program to combat the making and distribution of meth.

"No county in West Virginia is immune to the scourge of methamphetamine addition and trafficking. Meth use and manufacturing pose a grave danger to our communities, and our local law enforcement officials have worked diligently to fight the spread of meth. I am pleased the COPS Anti-Methamphetamine Program has recognized the need for more investment in our state's law enforcement efforts. These much-needed funds will help our state continue to address the production, trafficking and use of meth in our communities," Rep. Capito said.

This competitive two-year grant program provides funds to state law enforcement agencies to respond to the manufacture and distribution of meth. Ten states received a total of $6 million in grants, with West Virginia receiving the largest grant.

Congress appropriated the funds for this grant in the Fiscal Year 2014 Consolidated Appropriation Act, which Rep. Capito voted for earlier this year.

Rep. Capito has consistently supported efforts in Congress to help states fight meth and educate citizens about the dangers of meth addiction. Rep. Capito voted yes on the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005, which was signed into law in March 2006. The law helps fight meth addiction and production by placing safeguards on chemicals used in meth production, increasing penalties for users, dealers and makers, creating the Meth Hot Spots program to help local law enforcement fight meth, and providing grants to states to help children of meth-addicted parents.

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