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The state is intensifying the fight against prescription drug abuse. Today Governor Rick Scott announced the formation of the Statewide Drug Strike Force. The force brings state agencies like the Department of Health and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement together with local law enforcement officers. FDLE Commissioner Gerald Bailey says the groups will work together with the Attorney General’s office to gather intelligence and evidence on pill mills and doctor shoppers.

“You’re not going to see by the end of the week, you’re not going to see us breaking down doors to do this because again it’s a process and we’re starting that process tomorrow. We’re going to construct a very well thought out plan and then within the next few days we’ll start with the targets,” said Bailey.

Scott is giving the strike force 800-thousand unused grant dollars and will look for more funds fuel the force as it attempts to stop the largest prescription drug abuse problem in the nation. The strike force is meeting tomorrow in Orlando for the first time.