Drug Abuse an Ongoing Issue in Wilmington

In advance of Wednesday's Substance Abuse Awareness Night, look back at Patch's September series on drug addiction in Wilmington.

Police See Drug Issues as 'Domestic Terrorism'

Wilmington Police Chief Michael Begonis and others speak out on the topic of drug abuse in the first of a five part series on Wilmington Patch.

Editor’s Note: The following is the first story in a five-part series on various issues related to drug use in Wilmington. Check back throughout the upcoming days for more stories on the topic. The Wilmington Police Department handles a wide variety of issues on a daily basis. But one of those issues has become too common in recent months, and it's something police are hoping to put a stop to. “Illicit drug trafficking is a form of domestic terrorism to some extent,” said Wilmington Police Chief Michael Begonis. “It is preying on folks who are more susceptible and who need a better life. And it’s something that we need to deal with head on.” There have been a wide variety of incidents in recent months with ties to prescription drugs and …

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