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BULK CURRENCY INITIATIVE Texas Department of Public Safety Narcotics Service J. Pat O’Burke, Deputy Commander 9/7/2006 CHIHUAHUA COAHUILA NUEVO LEON SINALOA TAMAULIPAS Smuggling Routes DPS Stats Law Enforcement Sensitive For Official Use Only I-40 Corridor All 2005 Seizures -Hotspots regardless of Commodity or Seizure Size NATIONAL CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT FOR ASSET FORFEITURE • Law enforcement is the principal objective of forfeiture. Potential revenue must not be allowed to jeopardize the effective investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses, officer safety, the integrity of ongoing investigations, or the due process rights of citizens. CY 2003-2004 currency seizures >$10,000 investigated by CLE. 54% INVESTIGATED NOT INVESTIGATED 46% CY 2003-2004 courier arrested more than $10,000. 29% 71% ARRESTED NOT ARRESTED CY 2003-2004 trafficker (DTO) arrested from investigation. 3% Trafficker Arrested No Additional Arrests 97% TEXAS MONEY LAUNDERING • Texas Penal Code 34.02 makes it a felony to • • conceal, transport or possess the proceeds from any criminal activity, includes any felony. Model state drug law. In 2003 and 2004 there were only seven convictions reported to DPS Crime Records by all Texas law enforcement agencies for this offense. Source: Texas DPS Crime Records Division, February, 2005 COLLABORATIVE APPROACH • Participating law enforcement agencies should • • • • consolidate efforts across Texas. Agencies should collect and analyze intelligence and investigative information in a central location (PSAT). Develop a statewide comprehensive business plan to utilize “best practices” in money laundering investigations. Agencies should leverage investigative resources in collective efforts. Implemented training in January 2005. CY 2005 currency seizures over $5,000 investigated by CLE. 62% 38% INVESTIGATED NOT INVESTIGATED CY 2005 courier arrested by CLE following investigation. 89% 11% ARRESTED NOT ARRESTED OUTCOME MEASURES • Increase in information sharing and utilization of • • • complex investigative techniques. Identification and disruption of major drug trafficking organizations. Identification and investigative referral in other organized crime conduct. Increase in sharing of prosecution efforts in federal and multi-state enforcement investigations for money laundering, conspiracy and other organized crime charges. Arrests/Convictions by all Texas LEA’s on state charges Source: DPS Crime Records April, 2007 . 350 305 300 262 250 304 263 200 188 Arrests Convictions 150 100 93 50 0 77 16 16 20 31 9 7 4 CY CY CY CY CY CY CY 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 NATIONAL CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT FOR ASSET FORFEITURE • Law enforcement is the principal objective of forfeiture. Potential revenue must not be allowed to jeopardize the effective investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses, officer safety, the integrity of ongoing investigations, or the due process rights of citizens. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Narcotics Service J. Patrick O’Burke Deputy Commander 512-424-2150 [email protected]