The Nation - News from July 29, 1988

The Florida National Guard will assist in a crackdown against drug smugglers that could lead to a broader role for the Guard in the war on drugs, Gov. Bob Martinez said. Martinez declined to disclose details of the federally financed operation until it is over, saying: “I certainly don’t want the people in Nicaragua, Colombia and all the rest to have the details before they get to work.” Other officials indicated the Guard’s role will be limited to surveillance of areas where smugglers are known to operate and electronic monitoring.