GBI - Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office - Georgia - ARDEO - Challenge Coin

This official challenge coin commemorates the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO), Georgia's premier multi-agency narcotics task force. ARDEO integrates Georgia Bureau of Investigation personnel with specialized agents from eight county sheriff's offices, municipal law enforcement agencies, the Georgia National Guard Counter Drug Task Force, and the Department of Public Safety. This coordinated structure creates a comprehensive enforcement network across the Appalachian region, combining investigative expertise and local intelligence to address complex drug trafficking operations. A distinguished representation of inter-agency collaboration in narcotics enforcement.