Outlook

Cocaine will remain a significant illicit drug threat to New Jersey because it is readily available, frequently abused, and its distribution and abuse are more frequently associated with violent crime than any other drug. Colombian DTOs and criminal groups and Dominican criminal groups have historically dominated the distribution of cocaine in New Jersey, and there are no indications that this will change.

Heroin, primarily South American, will continue to pose a significant threat to the state. Treatment indicators suggest that heroin abuse is a serious problem, and there are no indications that abuse levels will decrease in the near future. The distribution and abuse of heroin may become more significant than that of cocaine.

Marijuana will remain the most commonly available and widely abused drug in New Jersey. Cannabis will continue to be cultivated at outdoor and indoor grow sites; however, marijuana produced in Mexico and Jamaica will remain more prevalent.

MDMA will continue to be the most widely distributed and abused ODD in New Jersey. Dominicans and other historically violent criminal groups are now distributing MDMA, and it is likely that the level of MDMA-related violence will increase. There are no indications that the trends associated with other ODDs in New Jersey will change.

Methamphetamine will continue to pose the lowest drug threat to New Jersey. Availability and abuse of the drug are low and should remain low in the near term.

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