WASHINGTON D.C., DC — U.S Attorney for Eastern Washington Vanessa Waldref testified in front of the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs to talk about the growing problems with fentanyl in Native American communities.
Waldref was in Washington D.C. and presented on Wednesday afternoon. She spoke in front of several federal officials, including Washington Senator Maria Cantwell.
Waldref's testimony focused on the trends of fentanyl addiction present in Native American communities. The attorney's testimony also emphasized partnerships between tribes, federal, state and local officials to tackle these issues.
"We are public servants who want to do all we can to make Tribal communities stronger and safer to effectuate a multi-faceted response to the fentanyl epidemic, who prosecuting those who distribute deadly fentanyl in the Eastern District of Washington," Waldref said.
Waldref spoke about efforts being made in Eastern Washington to help with the fentanyl crisis, including drug prevention and education programs. She talked to the committee about arrests made to further prevent the distribution of fentanyl.
“I am proud of the investigative and prosecution efforts in our district and the other Indian country districts throughout the United States to remove fentanyl from vulnerable populations, such as our Native American communities,” she added.
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