### Question
How does the law define law enforcement” or “drug law enforcement?


### Answer
Under *21 U.S.C. § 1701*, **law enforcement” or “drug law enforcement** is defined as:

> all efforts by a Federal, State, local, or tribal government agency to enforce the drug laws of the United States or any State, including investigation, arrest, prosecution, and incarceration or other punishments or penalties

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 1701*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 22-NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY**

