Montgomery, Alabama – In a major blow to the city’s notorious drug dealers, two Assistant U.S. Attorneys, Verne Speirs and Gray Borden, have been awarded the prestigious Spartan Award by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for their tireless efforts in combating the ever-growing scourge of drug dealing in the Middle District of Alabama.
The award, which recognizes prosecutors for their dedication and extraordinary effort to investigate and prosecute large-scale drug dealers and money launderers, was presented to Speirs and Borden by George L. Beck, Jr., United States Attorney Middle District of Alabama.
“The DEA in Alabama was pleased to present the 2013 Spartan Award for Excellence in Drug Investigations to AUSA’s Speirs and Borden,” stated Clay Morris, Assistant Special Agent in Charge of DEA in Alabama. “The award was named after the Spartan Warrior Society. AUSAs Speirs and Borden were selected by DEA management to receive the award because they exhibited many traits of a Spartan Warrior: a relentless pursuit of justice, tenacity, loyalty and dedication.
Throughout 2013, AUSA’s Speirs and Borden tirelessly worked alongside our agents and task force officers in many long term and complex investigations. Because of the dedication of AUSAs Speirs and Borden, many drug trafficking organizations were completely dismantled and dangerous criminals were removed from the streets of our communities.
“I am very pleased that the extraordinary success of AUSAs Speirs and Borden are receiving the recognition they truly deserve,” stated U.S. Attorney George Beck, “They have worked tirelessly to prosecute these criminals. I believe it is essential that these types of crimes be vigorously prosecuted and that we continue to combat the drug problem facing this district and this nation.”
For Verne Speirs and Gray Borden, the award is a testament to their hard work and dedication to justice. “I am truly humbled to receive this award, but the real credit goes to the DEA Agents and Task Force Officers who risk everything to combat drug traffickers across this country,” stated Verne Speirs, Assistant U.S. Attorney. “The safety of our families and communities depend upon their selfless service.”
Gray Borden echoed Speirs’ sentiments, saying, “I consider this award to be one of the great achievements in my career in the U.S. Attorney’s Office, but the credit goes to our dedicated and professional staff and the DEA’s stable of tireless agents. I am proud to be associated with a team of this caliber.”
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Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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