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Stanislaus Deputy DA Joins Federal Task Force on Drug Trafficking

24 May 2026 09:40

Deputy District Attorney Cindy De Silva has been appointed as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney to prosecute transnational drug organizations on a federal task force.

- De Silva will work on the Homeland Security Task Force targeting cartels. - She will remain employed by the Stanislaus County DA's Office and can prosecute in both state and federal court.

- The partnership aims to combat drug trafficking affecting Central Valley communities. This collaboration underscores the commitment to public safety and accountability for drug traffickers in Stanislaus County.

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