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This bill appropriates $500,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection for the state-wide narcotics task force during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The specific purpose of this funding is to provide additional resources to combat the illegal manufacturing and sale of fentanyl, with a targeted focus on four major Connecticut cities: Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, and Waterbury. These cities have likely been identified as areas with significant challenges related to fentanyl production and distribution, and the funding is intended to support law enforcement efforts to address this critical public health and safety issue. By allocating these funds, the bill aims to enhance the state's capacity to investigate and disrupt illegal fentanyl operations in these key urban areas.

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