How much cocaine must be present to warrant a call to EPIC?

To determine the appropriate threshold for notifying EPIC (El Paso Intelligence Center) regarding cocaine seizures, it is important to note that the amount of cocaine that triggers this requirement is specifically set at 1.1 pounds. This figure aligns with established protocols that aim to prioritize incidents of significant drug trafficking activity. The choice of 1.1 pounds serves to capture instances just above a common threshold that could indicate larger trafficking operations or organized crime involvement. Seizing an amount just above one pound suggests a level of intent that needs to be escalated and communicated to federal intelligence sources for further investigation and coordination in law enforcement efforts.

In contrast, amounts below this threshold might not indicate the same level of concern for large-scale trafficking operations and therefore may not require a call to EPIC.