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STATEWIDE MARIJUANA ERADICATION TASK FORCE PROJECT NO. 95-DB-17 PROGRESS REPORT 1. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The cultivation of high-grade marijuana continues in the County of Hawaii, and is a continuing law enforcement problem. During recent eradication missions an increase in the number of marijuana plants and plots were detected. "Hawaii-grown" marijuana continues to be in steady demand by out of state "dealers" and consumers. Hawaii County continues to be recognized as a supplier to the rest of the State of Hawaii, as well as the continental United States. The program entails manual eradication operations to reduce its availability. Hawaii County received inter-agency assistance which resulted in a State-wide coordinated effort which proved to be effective. There were no herbicidal eradication missions conducted by Hawaii County during this period. Enforcement efforts led to the identification, arrest and prosecution of those individuals responsible for both indoor and outdoor cultivation operations and distribution of marijuana, as well as seizure and forfeiture of property. Training for personnel participating in our operations were provided to ensure personnel safety, maintain quality investigations, and professional conduct. Hawaii County Police personnel participated in joint task force meetings along with representatives from the other County, State and Federal law enforcement agencies. The meetings were for the purpose of planning and coordinating inter-agency intelligence, enforcement and operations. 2. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: Eradication of marijuana, utilizing coordinated inter-agency efforts, to suppress cultivation operations and reduce product availability is the primary goal of the Statewide Marijuana Eradication Task Force. Other basic goals include Coordinated efforts in developing and improving standardized eradication techniques, equipment and procedures.