New database tracks drug crimes for NY region

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NEW YORK (AP) — A database is giving law enforcement in the New York City region a new tool in the fight against prescription drug-related crimes.

Sen. Charles Schumer, who pushed the Drug Enforcement Administration for its creation, called it the first of its kind in the country. He was scheduled to officially unveil it along with federal and local law enforcement officials on Friday.

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