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Oregon DOJ Home | Media | Current Releases | 2006 | September 28, 2006 Media Release

AG MYERS TO RELEASE FIRST-EVER REPORT ON ORGANIZED CRIME THREAT IN OREGON

September 28, 2006

Attorney General Hardy Myers announced today he will be releasing his first-ever report on organized crime in Oregon in an effort to heighten awareness about common misconceptions, what it is, how widespread it is, and how law enforcement is responding to it.

The Department of Justice reviewed and compiled crime information linked to street gangs, drug trafficking organizations, terrorists and outlaw motorcycle gangs operating around the state. AG Myers will share the results of this research and his recommendations to combat organized crime in Oregon.

Date: Thursday, September 28, 2006

Time: 11:00 a.m.

Location: State Capitol Press Room, Salem, Oregon

Copies of the report will be available.

Contact:

Stephanie Soden, (503) 378-6002

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AG MYERS TO RELEASE FIRST-EVER REPORT ON ORGANIZED CRIME THREAT IN OREGON

September 28, 2006

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