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Date: October 19, 2007

Los Angeles DEA Audio Actuality Available On Red Ribbon Campaign

OCT 19 -- LOS ANGELES – Audio actuality is available for the media from Los Angeles DEA Special Agent-in-Charge Timothy J. Landrum on Red Ribbon Week. (Members of the media are invited to use this audio for their story needs. We hope this technology is helpful to you.)

The audio can be accessed by doing the following:  

Dial 1-888-557-6494, and then dial mailbox number 701  

Listen and record

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) begins its annual Red Ribbon Campaign on October 23, 2007. DEA representatives will work in local communities with our Local Counterparts to spread a strong anti-drug message. During the campaign thousands of red ribbons will be distributed to schools across the country. Highlight’s of this year’s events includes helicopter visits from the DEA Air Wing Unit to various Red Ribbon events.

Red Ribbon Week is nationally recognized and celebrated each year in the United States. It is a symbol of support for DEA’s efforts to reduce demand for illegal drugs through prevention and education programs. Red Ribbon Week pays homage to Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena and all those who made the ultimate sacrifice in support of our nation’s struggle against drug trafficking and abuse. By wearing a red ribbon during the last week of October, Americans demonstrate their ardent opposition to illegal drug abuse and trafficking, as well as those who profit from the destruction of our communities.