Enforcement Operations Bureau - Narcotics Division

The Narcotics Division falls under The Enforcement Operations Bureau. The Enforcement Operations Bureau has several other divisions, the Patrol Division, Investigations Division, Homeland Security Division, Crime Prevention Unit, Special Operations Division and Other Teams & Units. Chief Deputy John Darling is in charge of the Enforcement Operations Bureau, and Captain Charles Monarque serves as the Bureau Captain.

This Division’s mission is to investigate and suppress criminal activity involving the manufacture, sale and transportation of illicit drugs, and to initiate asset forfeiture proceedings when appropriate. It also offers general narcotic investigation and specialized support to other agencies within the county. This Division may also target vice crimes as needed. The Division includes these specialized components:

Narcotic Investigations Section: This Section is composed of detectives and a Sergeant assigned to work narcotic and vice-related crimes, and forms the core of the multi-jurisdictional task force with the below units. State and federal narcotics officers may work in conjunction with the Narcotics section..

Narcotics Enforcement Unit of Monterey County (NEUCOM) is a multi-jurisdictional task force attached to the Narcotics Division. It is funded with federal monies administered by the State Office of Emergency Services. The unit’s mission is to investigate and prosecute criminal cases involving narcotics traffickers and dealers. A primary target has been those involved in the manufacture and distribution of methamphetamine. The unit conducts investigations based on criminal information and referrals from law enforcement agencies operating within Monterey County or through self-initiated activities including probation and parole searches.

Marijuana Eradication Section (COMMET): This Section is also funded with federal monies administered through a state grant from the Office of Emergency Services. The main objective of the section is to eradicate marijuana, focusing on both indoor and outdoor grown marijuana. Additional duties include school demonstrations and general public awareness through presentations to the public.

Monterey County Multi-Jurisdictional Methamphetamine Enforcement Team (MCMMETT): This is another new unit, also grant funded by the State Office of Emergency Services. The unit will coordinate its work with three other counties comprising a designated Cal-MMET sub-region. The unit’s focus will be individuals and organizations involved in the manufacture, sale or distribution of
significant quantities of methamphetamine..

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