The sole purpose of the Ada County Sheriff's Narcotics Unit is to find and eliminate illegal drug use and drug dealing. We are especially interested in targeting traffickers who move large amounts of illegal drugs in and out of Ada County and those who make drugs available to our youth.

We are a member of the Ada Metro Narcotics Task Force, a partnership with other law enforcement agencies in Ada County. This partnership allows us to pool information, expertise and resources to fight the drug problem in our communities.

Ada County's drug problem is similar to that in the rest of the country. The use of methamphetamine ("crank") is one of our biggest concerns. This drug has been available in this area for more than a decade, and it continues to gain popularity because it is easy and inexpensive to produce. It is known to be the illegal "drug of choice" in the Treasure Valley.

The Ada County Sheriff's Narcotics Unit operates under the philosophy that you can and should demand a safe, non-violent, drug-free area in which to live, work and raise your family. You do not have to tolerate drug dealers and drug users in your neighborhood, but we need your help. If you know or suspect someone is selling drugs or providing them to young people, let us know. Your identity will remain confidential.

To reach the Ada County Sheriff's Narcotics Unit call (208) 327-3530.