( KTRS ) The DEA will be holding a press conference, later this morning, to announce a new plan combating the heroin epidemic in St. Louis.

The Drug Enforcement Administration says the “360 Strategy” is a “comprehensive law enforcement and prevention strategy” to help cities dealing with heroin, prescription drug abuse, and violent crime.

Several law enforcement agencies are with the DEA’s “360 Strategy” including the – FBI, St. Louis Metropolitan Police, St. Louis County Police and other state and local task forces.