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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