CNMI introduces bill to seize assets of drug pushers

A bill seeing to take the assets of individuals convicted of supplying or distributing illegal drugs has been introduced in the Northern Marianas.

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The bill seeks stricter deterrents against those wanting to sell and distribute "ice" by proposing those convicted forfeit their assets.

The forfeited funds will be deposited in a Department of Corrections revolving account to be spent at the discretion of the attorney general and the Department of Public Safety commissioner.

Another recent bill has sought to allocate $300,000 to the agencies to supplement their drug enforcement efforts.