The Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency and the Guam Police Department could be getting more officers to help put a stop to methamphetamine being sold on the island.

That’s if Bill No. 108, introduced by Sen. Jesse Lujan, which aims to reduce the importation and distribution of meth, becomes law.

The measure would create 12 new customs inspectors dedicated to preventing crystal meth from entering Guam’s ports, five new drug detectives and drug prevention officer positions at GPD focused exclusively on investigating and fighting the distribution of crystal meth, and the acquisition of trained drug detection K-9s.

It would also provide the funding for the equipment and support necessary for these officers to do their jobs and operate effectively.

“Right now, our island is awash with the drug and the focus is often mainly on intercepting the drug in the Postal system but we must do much, much more,” said Lujan. “We are in a serious battle against an ever-increasing tsunami of crystal meth importation and we need to fight back with the right people, tools and resources. We can't wait any longer to deploy the tools necessary…Crystal meth is devastating lives, destroying families and contributing to record levels of crime. I think almost everyone agrees we must do more. This bill isn't a magic wand but it is a very strong and solid step in providing a solution to this overwhelming problem our community faces.”