Attorney General Barr to hold a press conference here at the Phoenix DEA offices announcing arrests and the seizure of drugs and weapons in an operation targeting methamphetamine distribution 
Barr says surging trafficking of meth is a challenge for the southwest
Barr says "until we can deal with it decisively in Mexico, the drug problem will not go away" - "the solution lies in Mexico"
Says DOJ is focusing on 2 pronged approach - targeting manufacturing in Mexico and distribution in US
Says DOJ is focusing on 2 pronged approach - targeting manufacturing in Mexico and distribution in US
Barr cites an increase in meth overdoses in Arizona and nationally
This recent operation, "Crystal Shield" targeted the major meth distribution cities in the US
Barr says "the media" has "misrepresented this episode" when asked about DOJ representing the President in the Jean Carroll suit
When asked about mail-in voting: "My basic point on the universal mailing out of ballots . . . is that it's opening the flood gates" says "it opens up the possibility of fraud"
Says "there is a risk of counterfeiting" attempted by foreign actors but gives no examples
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