Pubdate: Thu, 22 Jul 2004 Source: Watertown Daily Times (NY) Copyright: 2004 Watertown Daily Times Contact: http://www.wdt.net Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/792 Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/af.htm (Asset Forfeiture) Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/topics/border+patrol BORDER PATROL GIVES POLICE $40,000 CHECK POTSDAM - Village police received a check for more than $40,000 Wednesday for their assistance in four drug-related investigations. U.S. Border Patrol Massena station Superintendent Richard L. Ashlaw presented the department with checks totaling $40,952.92 for their assistance in investigations with the St. Lawrence County Drug Task Force, county Sheriff's Department and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. "It will be used for additional training and equipment geared toward drug suppression," Chief John A. Kaplan said. In one case, village officers assisted in the seizure of hydroponically grown marijuana valued at more than $100,000, Chief Kaplan said. Assistance can include using the dog unit, transporting prisoners and interviewing sources, Chief Kaplan said. - --- MAP posted-by: Larry Seguin