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Methamphetamine is one of the more popular narcotics being sold on the street in and around Grant and Adams counties, exceeded in commonality only by fentanyl. The substance is highly addictive and an overdose can be lethal.

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iNET works at identifying, mitigating narcotics in the Basin
February 7, 2025 3:20 a.m.

iNET works at identifying, mitigating narcotics in the Basin

Local joint task force works to mitigate the flow of controlled substances into Grant, Adams counties

EPHRATA – If you live in the Columbia Basin, you've seen coverage from the Columbia Basin Herald and other outlets regarding the prevalence of drugs such as fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine in the area. The Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team, otherwise known as iNET, is tasked with fighting the drug epidemic in the region. “We have a mission – I would say mandate – but our mission is to target middle to upper-level narcotics traffickers in drug trafficking organizations,” said the group’s lead detective. “... Our primary area of responsibility is Grant and Adams counties.”