FY18 - BY THE NUMBERS CDTF members supported 1,744 drug cases. Participated in drug prevention efforts throughout Ohio: • Distributed 22,470 Red Ribbons to Ohio schools during National Prevention Month • Supported two statewide DEA Drug Take-back events • Supported the “We are the Majority Rally”, recognizing the abilities of approximately 1800 youth to make strong choices. • Provided full-time support to three community-based drug prevention organizations Criminal Analysts affected drug seizures and disrupted drug trafficking organizations: • 12,238 pounds of marijuana • 855 pounds of cocaine • 401 pounds of heroin • 62 pounds of fentanyl • 396 pounds of khat • 934 pounds of methamphetamine • 7,202 prescription opiate pills • 450 arrests (analysis support ) • $362,070 in property seizures (1095 firearms, 109 vehicles) Bulk currency seized: $18,265,116 Total seizure value: $122,915,335
Video by Staff Sgt. Michael Carden, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs Members of the Ohio National Guard's Counterdrug Task Force partner with are schools to educate youth and encourage participation in drug prevention during Red Ribbon Week. Each year the CDTF hands out red ribbons to raise awareness of the death and destruction caused by drugs in America. More information about the National Red Ribbon Campaign	Video by Staff Sgt. Michael Carden, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs The ONG Counterdrug Task Force partners with the Drug Enforcement Administration and law enforcement across Ohio to take back unused prescription drugs before they find their way into the wrong hands.
Mission Statement The Ohio National Guard Counterdrug Task Force provides support through highly skilled personnel to Law Enforcement Agencies and Community Based Organizations in order to enhance their efforts to counter the drug threat and anticipate, deter, and defeat the threat of illegal substances, trafficking and violence in Ohio. Vision Statement We, the Soldiers and Airmen of the National Guard Counterdrug Program, will become the catalysts for synchronized cooperation between and among DoD and federal, state, and local agencies across the full spectrum of counterdrug homeland defense operations. By leveraging our unique military capabilities, national resources, and community focus we will play a central role in shaping our nation's response to drug and associated transnational security threats.	Who we are Since 1989, National Guard Counterdrug Program, along with Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) and Community Based Organizations (CBOs), have performed interdiction and anti-drug activities in the fight against illicit drugs. Across the nation there are approximately 2,297 Soldiers and Airmen that support local, state, and federal agencies preventing illicit drugs from being imported, manufactured and distributed. Here in Ohio, the ONG CDTF is made up of approximately 50 Soldiers and Airmen around the state that support 49 federal, state and local agencies within the state border in their fight to eliminate illicit drug abuse and educate the youth on healthy choices and living a drug-free life. Through these partnerships with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, the Ohio National Guard directly supports criminal investigations connected to the illegal drug nexus. The counterdrug (CD) program is executed by governors of 54 states/territories; supports strategic goals of Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD-CN&GT).	What we do The Ohio National Guard Counterdrug program supports the fight against drugs through two primary efforts, criminal analysis and civil operations. Criminal Analysts are located statewide and partner with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies and support criminal investigations connected to the illegal drug nexus. Nearly 50 Criminal Analysts combine their unique civilian skills with the broad spectrum of capabilities gained through their National Guard military service to help support the CDTF. This allows them to pursue investigations related to all drugs, especially those involving opiate abuse. The analysts perform analysis, document exploitation, link analysis and case support to help them achieve their mission objectives combatting illegal drugs on the streets. Counterdrug Task Force Civil Operators provide support to community-based organizations and drug free coalitions throughout the state. CDTF Civil Operators are the perfect partner to help focus communities on strategies to educate youth and their parents about the dangers of all drugs, especially Rx drugs and Heroin. They embody the respect, discipline and potential of all kids who choose to make good life decisions and serve as positive role models for Ohio youth. In addition, ONG CDTF provides aviation support. Using ONG helicopter assets, the Ohio National Guard Counterdrug Program supports the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations in aerial spotting of illicit outdoor marijuana grows.
Links to read more about us • Guard aviators help law enforcement weed out illegal marijuana grow operations • ONG Airman recognized for efforts during 2016 OSU terrorist attack • ONG Counterdrug Task Force marches with Ohio youth to celebrate drug-free lifestyle • Celebrating Red Ribbon Week Oct. 23-31: Ohio National Guard Counterdrug Task Force supports Red Ribbon Campaign event in Delaware • Recoding the Fight on Drugs • Ohio National Guard Counterdrug Task Force Marches with Youth We Majority Rally (video on DVIDS) Fighting Opioid Abuse Drives Airmans Passion Counterdrug Task Force- Career (Video)