Law enforcement agencies in the New Orleans area are participating in a new federal task force, officials said, targeting cartels and trafficking operations.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Orleans announced the partnership Tuesday morning, though it kicked off several weeks ago. It’s co-led by the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security and includes several federal and state agencies, as well as local law enforcement agencies in New Orleans, Kenner, and Gretna, and the Orleans and Jefferson Parish sheriff’s offices.
Officials said it’s the result of an executive order issued by President Donald Trump more than a year ago. It calls for the creation of similar task forces in every state…