Trump Appoints DEA Chief Who Will Bring ‘Ruthless Narco-Terrorists To Justice,’ Not Keen On Legalizing Cannabis
Derek Maltz has been appointed acting administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, which places him at the helm of the agency amid contentious debates over cannabis rescheduling and President Donald Trump’s executive order designating drug cartels as foreign terrorists.
A 28-year DEA veteran, Maltz formerly led the New York Drug Enforcement Task Force, the nation’s largest and oldest drug task force. The DEA praised Maltz as a staunch advocate in the fight against global drug trafficking and terrorism.
Maltz responded. “DEA is positioned to lead the nation’s drug enforcement and intelligence efforts, working closely within the federal, state and local partners, to seize record amounts of illicit drugs; bring the world’s most ruthless narco-terrorists to justice; and save American lives by creating a vast network …