PHOENIX — Two Graham County law enforcement agencies will receiving funding under Gov. Katie Hobbs’ SAFE initiative.
Graham County Sheriff’s Office will receive $480,000 and the Pima Police Department $175,821.20 to combat the trafficking of humans and fentanyl coming over the border.
Cochise County Sheriff’s Office will receive $1.9 million.
“Our law enforcement officers play a critical role in securing our border and keeping Arizonans safe,” Hobbs said about her Stopping Arizona’s Fentanyl Epidemic initiative. “By working together, we can stop dangerous drugs from harming our communities, assist those struggling with addiction, and ensure our officers have the tools they need to succeed. I’m proud to deliver this funding to local law enforcement to secure the border.”
In 2024, DPS seized 2,645 pounds of fentanyl, which is valued at approximately $35.5 million. The Arizona National Guard’s Task Force SAFE mission launched in 2024 and has confiscated more than 8 million fentanyl pills and more than 2,000 pounds of methamphetamine, cocaine, and powdered fentanyl, valued at more than $20 million.