History of Stark County Metropolitan Narcotics Unit

The Stark County Metropolitan Narcotics Unit is one of the oldest existing Drug Units in Ohio, beginning operation in 1969. The mission of the Metro Unit is to identify, investigate and take enforcement action against illegal narcotic trafficking and related criminal activity in conjunction with, but not in place of, local, state and federal enforcement efforts. Metro is a multi-jurisdictional task force that is supplied personnel from participating agencies of our governing body, Stark Council of Governments (S.C.O.G.).  We also work in conjunction with local, state and federal agencies to achieve our objectives.

The funding for the Metro Unit is provided by S.C.O.G. through contributions from participating agencies.  We also receive grant funding that is used for the salaries of some personnel assigned to this unit.