### Question
How does the law define drug-interdiction area?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 379*, **drug-interdiction area** is defined as:

> an area outside the land area of the United States (as defined in section 374(b)(4)(B) of this title) in which the Secretary of Defense (in consultation with the Attorney General) determines that activities involving smuggling of drugs into the United States are ongoing

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 379*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART I-ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL MILITARY POWERS > CHAPTER 18-MILITARY SUPPORT FOR CIVILIAN LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES**

