National
Drug Intelligence Center
National Drug Threat Assessment 2007
The NDIC (a
part of the Department of Justice) released its latest report on the threat
drugs pose to the United States. In the section dealing with Meth, it
details the influx of Mexican Meth on the national scene, and the role drug
trafficking organizations/cartels are playing. Key findings in the report
include:
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Recent
state and federal controls over the purchase of Meth precursor chemicals have
contributed to a sharp decrease in domestic Meth production.
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The
restrictions and pressure from law enforcement have forced most domestic
superlabs to relocate.
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Meth
production in Mexico has increased sharply.
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Mexican
drug cartels are expanding to fill the gap in Meth markets in the U.S.
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There is
more ice Meth being brought in from Mexico, which is most likely contributing
to more Meth addiction in the U.S.
Read the complete analysis of Meth in the U.S.
Access the entire National Drug Threat Assessment - 2007
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