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Map 1. Akwesasne

Map showing the location of the Akwesasne Reservation on the U.S.-Canada border.

Map showing the Akwesasne Reservation extending from upper New York State up into Canada along the St. Lawrence River between the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec.

Cities shown are Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec, and Toronto, Canada. Ottawa is the capital of Canada.

U.S. states shown are Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

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Map 2. Tohono O'odham Reservation

Map showing the location of the Tohono O'odham Reservation on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Map showing the Tohono O'odham Reservation on the U.S.-Mexico border in the south-central part of Arizona.

U.S. states shown are Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah.

U.S. cities shown are Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona.

Mexican cities shown are Caborca and Sonoita.

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Figure 1. Seizures of Drugs in Transit, Within the United States, in Kilograms, 2009*

Chart showing the amount of drugs seized in transit within the United States, in Kilograms, for 2009.

In 2009, within the United States, there were 1,588,703 kilograms of drugs seized during land transit.

In 2009, within the United States, there were 24,737 kilograms of drugs seized during maritime transit.

In 2009, within the United States, there were 12,413 kilograms of drugs seized during air transit.

Source: National Seizure System.
*Data as of December 1, 2009; table includes seizures of cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, heroin, and MDMA.

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Figure 2. Potential Pure Heroin Production Estimates, Colombia, in Metric Tons, 2002-2008*

Chart showing estimates of potential pure heroin production in Colombia from 2002 to 2008.

For 2002, the estimate of potential pure heroin production in Colombia was 8.5 metric tons.

For 2003, the estimate of potential pure heroin production in Colombia was 7.8 metric tons.

For 2004, the estimate of potential pure heroin production in Colombia was 3.8 metric tons.

For 2005, there was no estimate available for the potential pure heroin production in Colombia.

For 2006, the estimate of potential pure heroin production in Colombia was 4.6 metric tons.

For 2007, the estimate of potential pure heroin production in Colombia was 1.9 metric tons.

For 2008, there was no estimate available for the potential pure heroin production in Colombia.

Source: U.S. Government estimate.
*Estimated figure for 2007 based on partial data because of incomplete survey; estimates for 2005 and 2008 not available.

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Figure 3. Drug Transportation Corridors in the United States

U.S. map showing regional drug transportation corridors.

The cities with a population of 1,000,000 or more are Los Angeles and San Diego, California; Phoenix, Arizona; San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas, Texas; Chicago, Illinois; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and New York, New York.

The cities with a population of 500,000 to 999,999 are Seattle, Washington; Portland, Oregon; San Francisco, California; El Paso, Texas; Detroit, Michigan; Jacksonville, Florida; Baltimore, Maryland; Boston, Massachusetts; and Washington DC.

The cities with a population less than 500,000 are Blaine and Spokane, Washington; Sacramento and Barstow, California; Las Vegas, Nevada; Salt Lake City, Utah; Las Cruces and Albuquerque, New Mexico; Denver, Colorado; Billings, Montana; Buffalo, Wyoming; Laredo, Texas; New Orleans, Louisiana; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Little Rock, Arkansas; St. Louis, Missouri; Kansas City, Kansas; Omaha, Nebraska; Des Moines, Iowa; Minneapolis and Duluth, Minnesota; Sault Ste. Marie and Port Huron, Michigan; Cleveland and Cincinnati, Ohio; Knoxville, Tennessee; Atlanta, Georgia; Tampa and Miami, Florida; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Buffalo and Syracuse, New York; and Houlton, Maine.

Corridor A follows I-8 from southern California and goes east along I-10 until it reaches Florida. The northern part of the corridor begins along I-40 (California) and goes east until it reaches I-81 (Tennessee). From there the corridor heads northeast to I-66 (Maryland) and I-68 (Virginia). It also branches east from I-81 (Tennessee) at I-26 (North Carolina).

Corridor B begins in California between the U.S.-Mexico border and I-80. It follows I-15 from Mexico to Canada. A branch follows I-70 and I-80 to New York, New York, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Corridor C follows I-90 east from Seattle, Washington to Chicago, Illinois. It also branches at I-94 in Billings, Montana and ends at Chicago, Illinois.

Corridor D follows I-5 north from San Diego, California to Blaine, Washington.

Corridor E follows I-25 north from El Paso, Texas to Billings, Montana.

Corridor F follows I-35 north from Laredo, Texas to Duluth, Minnesota. It encompasses area east to New Orleans, Louisiana and Chicago, Illinois. Other interstate highways within this corridor include I-10, I-30, I-37, I-39, I-44, I-45, I-49, I-55, I-70, and I-72.

Corridor G follows I-75 north from Miami, Florida to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. This north-south corridor also encompasses interstate highways west of I-75 including I-24, I-57, I-64, I-65, I-69, and I-74. At Chicago, Illinois, the corridor follows I-94 to Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Corridor H follows the eastern seaboard north along I-95 from Miami, Florida to Houlton, Maine. It also encompasses area along I-81, I-87, and I-88 in New York; along I-89 and I-93 in New Hampshire; and all of Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.

Source: Federal, state, and local law enforcement data and reporting.

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Figure 4. Federal Cocaine Seizure Totals, in Kilograms, 2005-2009*

Chart showing federal cocaine seizure totals, in kilograms, from 2005 to 2009.

In 2005, 53,220 kilograms of cocaine were seized.

In 2006, 53,755 kilograms of cocaine were seized.

In 2007, 48,335 kilograms of cocaine were seized.

In 2008, 40,449 kilograms of cocaine were seized.

In 2009*, 19,324 kilograms of cocaine were seized.

Source: NDIC analysis of Federal-Wide Drug Seizure System data.
*Data as of June 2009.
Note: Federal-wide Drug Seizure System totals have been adjusted to exclude seizures that did not occur within the United States or its territorial waters.

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Figure 5. Cocaine Price and Purity Data

Graph showing all cocaine purchase prices and purity, per quarter, based on domestic STRIDE data from January 2006 to September 2009.

In the period of January-March 2006, the mean price per pure gram of cocaine was $94.65, and the purity was 68.6%.
In the period of April-June 2006, the mean price per pure gram of cocaine was $94.96, and the purity was 68.9%.
In the period of July-September 2006, the mean price per pure gram of cocaine was $94.73, and the purity was 68.1%.
In the period of October-December 2006, the mean price per pure gram of cocaine was $90.18, and the purity was 69.8%.

In the period of January-March 2007, the mean price per pure gram of cocaine was $99.24, and the purity was 67.4%.
In the period of April-June 2007, the mean price per pure gram of cocaine was $119.08, and the purity was 59.3%.
In the period of July-September 2007, the mean price per pure gram of cocaine was $130.34, and the purity was 57.1%.
In the period of October-December 2007, the mean price per pure gram of cocaine was $115.26, and the purity was 61.2%.

In the period of January-March 2008, the mean price per pure gram of cocaine was $122.81, and the purity was 57.6%.
In the period of April-June 2008, the mean price per pure gram of cocaine was $126.06, and the purity was 57.4%.
In the period of July-September 2008, the mean price per pure gram of cocaine was $183.63, and the purity was 46.4%.
In the period of October-December 2008, the mean price per pure gram of cocaine was $198.47, and the purity was 44.8%.

In the period of January-March 2009, the mean price per pure gram of cocaine was $174.38, and the purity was 48.1%.
In the period of April-June 2009, the mean price per pure gram of cocaine was $173.19, and the purity was 48.6%.
In the period of July-September 2009, the mean price per pure gram of cocaine was $174.03, and the purity was 46.2%.

From January 2007 through September 2009, the price per pure gram of Cocaine increased 75.4%, from $99.24 to $174.03, while the purity decreased 31.5%, from 67% to 46%.

STRIDE is a database of drug exhibits sent to DEA laboratories from the DEA, FBI, CBP, ICE, USCG, and Washington MPD. STRIDE is not a representative sample of drugs available in the United States, but reflects all evidence submitted to DEA laboratories for analysis. STRIDE data are not collected to reflect national market trends. Nonetheless, STRIDE data reflect the best information currently available on changes in cocaine price and purity.

Source: Drug Enforcement Administration, Intelligence Division -- Indications and Warning Section, 12/09/2009.

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Figure 6. National Cocaine Positivity Rates in Workplace Drug Tests, 2005-2009*

Graph showing the national percentage of workplace drug tests that tested positive for cocaine from January to June 2005 through January to June 2009.

From January to June 2005, 0.74% of drug tests tested positive for cocaine.
From July to December 2005, 0.73% of drug tests tested positive for cocaine.

From January to June 2006, 0.73% of drug tests tested positive for cocaine.
From July to December 2006, 0.71% of drug tests tested positive for cocaine.

From January to June 2007, 0.61% of drug tests tested positive for cocaine.
From July to December 2007, 0.55% of drug tests tested positive for cocaine.

From January to June 2008, 0.55% of drug tests tested positive for cocaine.
From July to December 2008, 0.47% of drug tests tested positive for cocaine.

From January to June 2009, 0.35% of drug tests tested positive for cocaine.

Source: Quest Diagnostics Incorporated.
*Data as of December 9, 2009.

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Figure 7. Potential Pure Cocaine Production, in Colombia, in Metric Tons, 2004-2008

Chart showing potential pure cocaine production estimates, in Colombia, in metric tons, from 2004 to 2008.

In 2004, the potential pure cocaine production estimated for Colombia was 410.0 metric tons.

In 2005, the potential pure cocaine production estimated for Colombia was 500.0 metric tons.

In 2006, the potential pure cocaine production estimated for Colombia was 515.0 metric tons.

In 2007, the potential pure cocaine production estimated for Colombia was 485.0 metric tons.

In 2008, the potential pure cocaine production estimated for Colombia was 295.0 metric tons.

Source: U.S. Government estimate.

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Figure 8. Potential Pure Heroin Production in Mexico, in Metric Tons, 2004-2008

Chart showing estimated potential pure heroin production in Mexico, in metric tons, from 2004 to 2008.

In 2004, the estimated potential pure heroin production in Mexico was 8.6 metric tons.

In 2005, the estimated potential pure heroin production in Mexico was 8.0 metric tons.

In 2006, the estimated potential pure heroin production in Mexico was 13.0 metric tons.

In 2007, the estimated potential pure heroin production in Mexico was 18.0 metric tons.

In 2008, the estimated potential pure heroin production in Mexico was 38.0 metric tons.

Source: U.S. Government estimate.

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Figure 9. Counties Reporting Increases in Heroin-Related Overdoses, 2008-2009

U.S. map showing the counties reporting increases in heroin-related overdoses during 2008 to 2009.

The counties showing an increase in heroin-related overdoses during 2008 to 2009 are:

Maine: Androscoggin and York.
New Hampshire: Strafford and Rockingham.
Vermont: Chittenden.
Massachusetts: Essex and Middlesex.
New York: Suffolk and Nassau.
Pennsylvania: Dauphin and Allegheny.
Maryland: Washington.
North Carolina: Mecklenburg.
Ohio: Franklin.
Indiana: La Porte, Porter, and Lake.
Illinois: Lake.
Wisconsin: Milwaukee, Racine, and Dane.
Missouri: St. Louis City.
Texas: Tarrant and Dallas.
New Mexico: Bernalillo.
Arizona: Pima.

Source: Federal, state, and local law enforcement reporting.

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Figure 10. Methamphetamine Price and Purity Data

Graph showing all methamphetamine purchase prices and purity, per quarter, based on domestic STRIDE data from January 2006 to September 2009.

In the period of January-March 2006, the mean price per pure gram of methamphetamine was $207.67, and the mean purity was 37.4%.
In the period of April-June 2006, the mean price per pure gram of methamphetamine was $242.97, and the mean purity was 37.7%.
In the period of July-September 2006, the mean price per pure gram of methamphetamine was $173.92, and the mean purity was 49.0%.
In the period of October-December 2006, the mean price per pure gram of methamphetamine was $130.16, and the mean purity was 57.0%.

In the period of January-March 2007, the mean price per pure gram of methamphetamine was $147.12, and the mean purity was 56.6%.
In the period of April-June 2007, the mean price per pure gram of methamphetamine was $210.50, and the mean purity was 42.9%.
In the period of July-September 2007, the mean price per pure gram of methamphetamine was $264.94, and the mean purity was 38.8%.
In the period of October-December 2007, the mean price per pure gram of methamphetamine was $278.97, and the mean purity was 40.7%.

In the period of January-March 2008, the mean price per pure gram of methamphetamine was $219.89, and the mean purity was 45.8%.
In the period of April-June 2008, the mean price per pure gram of methamphetamine was $225.70, and the mean purity was 52.2%.
In the period of July-September 2008, the mean price per pure gram of methamphetamine was $185.52, and the mean purity was 53.6%.
In the period of October-December 2008, the mean price per pure gram of methamphetamine was $168.61, and the mean purity was 61.6%.

In the period of January-March 2009, the mean price per pure gram of methamphetamine was $179.03, and the mean purity was 63.3%.
In the period of April-June 2009, the mean price per pure gram of methamphetamine was $128.91, and the mean purity was 68.7%.
In the period of July-September 2009, the mean price per pure gram of methamphetamine was $127.28, and the mean purity was 69.1%.

From January 2007 through September 2009, the price per pure gram of Methamphetamine decreased 13.5%, from $147.12 to $127.28, while the mean purity increased 22.1%, from 57% to 69%.

STRIDE is a database of drug exhibits sent to DEA laboratories from the DEA, FBI, CBP, ICE, USCG, and Washington MPD. STRIDE is not a representative sample of drugs available in the United States, but reflects all evidence submitted to DEA laboratories for analysis. STRIDE data are not collected to reflect national market trends. Nonetheless, STRIDE data reflect the best information currently available on changes in methamphetamine price and purity.

Source: Drug Enforcement Administration, Intelligence Division -- Indications and Warning Section, 12/09/2009.

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Figure 11. Methamphetamine Seizure Amounts in the United States, in Kilograms, 2005-2009*

Chart showing annual totals for methamphetamine seized in the United States, in kilograms, from 2005 to 2009.

In 2005, 6,246 kilograms of methamphetamine were seized in the United States.

In 2006, 7,613 kilograms of methamphetamine were seized in the United States.

In 2007, 4,974 kilograms of methamphetamine were seized in the United States.

In 2008, 6,318 kilograms of methamphetamine were seized in the United States.

In 2009*, 6,568 kilograms of methamphetamine were seized in the United States.

Source: National Seizure System.
*Data as of December 1, 2009.

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Figure 12. Southwest Border Methamphetamine Seizure Amounts, in Kilograms, 2005-2009*

Chart showing annual totals for methamphetamine seized along the Southwest Border, in kilograms, from 2005 to 2009.

In 2005, 2,918 kilograms of methamphetamine were seized along the Southwest Border.

In 2006, 2,798 kilograms of methamphetamine were seized along the Southwest Border.

In 2007, 1,860 kilograms of methamphetamine were seized along the Southwest Border.

In 2008, 2,201 kilograms of methamphetamine were seized along the Southwest Border.

In 2009*, 3,477 kilograms of methamphetamine were seized along the Southwest Border.

Source: National Seizure System.
*Data as of December 1, 2009.

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Figure 13. Methamphetamine Laboratory Seizures, 2000-2009

Chart showing annual totals for methamphetamine laboratories seized in the United States from 2005 to 2009.

In 2005, 6,015 methamphetamine laboratories were seized in the United States.

In 2006, 3,977 methamphetamine laboratories were seized in the United States.

In 2007, 3,096 methamphetamine laboratories were seized in the United States.

In 2008, 3,931 methamphetamine laboratories were seized in the United States.

In 2009, 4,571 methamphetamine laboratories were seized in the United States.

Source: National Seizure System.

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Figure 14. Potential Marijuana Production in Mexico, in Metric Tons, 2003-2008

Chart showing estimated potential marijuana production in Mexico, in metric tons, from 2003 to 2008.

In 2003, the estimated potential marijuana production for Mexico was 13,500 metric tons.

In 2004, the estimated potential marijuana production for Mexico was 10,400 metric tons.

In 2005, the estimated potential marijuana production for Mexico was 10,100 metric tons.

In 2006, the estimated potential marijuana production for Mexico was 15,500 metric tons.

In 2007, the estimated potential marijuana production for Mexico was 15,800 metric tons.

In 2008, the estimated potential marijuana production for Mexico was 21,500 metric tons.

Source: U.S. Government estimate.

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Figure 15. Southwest Border Area Marijuana Seizures, in Kilograms, 2005-2009*

Chart showing annual totals for marijuana seized along the Southwest Border, in kilograms, from 2005 to 2009.

In 2005, 1,034,102 kilograms of methamphetamine were seized along the Southwest Border.

In 2006, 1,146,687 kilograms of methamphetamine were seized along the Southwest Border.

In 2007, 1,472,536 kilograms of methamphetamine were seized along the Southwest Border.

In 2008, 1,253,054 kilograms of methamphetamine were seized along the Southwest Border.

In 2009*, 1,489,673 kilograms of methamphetamine were seized along the Southwest Border.

Source: National Seizure System.
*Data as of December 1, 2009.

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Figure 16. Number of MDMA Submissions, 2005-2008

Chart showing the number of MDMA submissions, from 2005 to 2008.

In 2005, there were 13,004 MDMA submissions.

In 2006, there were 21,044 MDMA submissions.

In 2007, there were 23,077 MDMA submissions.

In 2008, there were 22,891 MDMA submissions.

Source: National Forensic Laboratory Information System Annual Reports.

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Figure 17. Northern Border MDMA Seizures, in Dosage Units, 2005-2009*

Chart showing the number of northern border MDMA seizures, in dosage units, from 2005 to 2009.

In 2005, there were 3,424,844 dosage units of MDMA seized along the northern border.

In 2006, there were 2,507,577 dosage units of MDMA seized along the northern border.

In 2007, there were 1,715,153 dosage units of MDMA seized along the northern border.

In 2008, there were 4,399,014 dosage units of MDMA seized along the northern border.

In 2009*, there were 2,167,238 dosage units of MDMA seized along the northern border.

Source: National Seizure System.
*Data as of December 1, 2009.

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Figure 18. Number of Reported Unintentional Poisoning Deaths With Mention of Opioid Analgesics, 2001-2006

Chart showing the number of reported unintentional poisoning deaths with mention of opioid analgesics, from 2001 to 2006.

In 2001, there were 3,994 reported unintentional poisoning deaths with mention of opioid analgesics.

In 2002, there were 5,547 reported unintentional poisoning deaths with mention of opioid analgesics.

In 2003, there were 6,524 reported unintentional poisoning deaths with mention of opioid analgesics.

In 2004, there were 7,547 reported unintentional poisoning deaths with mention of opioid analgesics.

In 2005, there were 8,541 reported unintentional poisoning deaths with mention of opioid analgesics.

In 2006, there were 11,001 reported unintentional poisoning deaths with mention of opioid analgesics.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics.

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Figure 19. Percentage of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies Reporting CPDs as Their Greatest Drug Threat, 2005-2009

Chart showing the percentage of state and local law enforcement agencies reporting CPDs as their greatest drug threat, from 2005 to 2009.

In 2005, 3.9% of state and local law enforcement agencies reported CPDs as their greatest drug threat.

In 2006, 3.9% of state and local law enforcement agencies reported CPDs as their greatest drug threat.

In 2007, 4.6% of state and local law enforcement agencies reported CPDs as their greatest drug threat.

In 2008, 8.1% of state and local law enforcement agencies reported CPDs as their greatest drug threat.

In 2009, 9.8% of state and local law enforcement agencies reported CPDs as their greatest drug threat.

Source: National Drug Threat Survey 2009.

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Figure 20. Percentage of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies Reporting an Association Between Pharmaceutical Diversion and Violent and Property Crimes by, OCDETF Region, 2008-2009

Chart showing the percentage of state and local law enforcement agencies reporting an association between pharmaceutical diversion and violent and property crimes, by OCDETF region, from 2008 to 2009.

In 2008, 10% of state and local law enforcement agencies in the Florida/Caribbean OCDETF region reported an association between pharmaceutical diversion and violent and property crimes; 16% in the Great Lakes region; 13% in the Mid-Atlantic region; 25% in the New England region; 6% in the New York/New Jersey region; 2% in the Pacific region; 6% in the Southeast region; 4% in the Southwest region; and 3% in the West Central region.

In 2009, 20% of state and local law enforcement agencies in the Florida/Caribbean OCDETF region reported an association between pharmaceutical diversion and violent and property crimes; 22% in the Great Lakes region; 17% in the Mid-Atlantic region; 25% in the New England region; 9% in the New York/New Jersey region; 6% in the Pacific region; 10% in the Southeast region; 1% in the Southwest region; and 7% in the West Central region.

Source: National Drug Threat Survey.

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Figure 21. Percentage of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies Reporting Street Gang Involvement in Pharmaceutical Diversion by, OCDETF Region, 2008-2009

Chart showing the percentage of state and local law enforcement agencies reporting street gang involvement in pharmaceutical diversion, by OCDETF region, from 2008 to 2009.

In 2008, 55% of state and local law enforcement agencies in the Florida/Caribbean OCDETF region reported street gang involvement in pharmaceutical diversion; 41% in the Great Lakes region; 35% in the Mid-Atlantic region; 28% in the New England region; 46% in the New York/New Jersey region; 45% in the Pacific region; 52% in the Southeast region; 53% in the Southwest region; and 41% in the West Central region.

In 2009, 55% of state and local law enforcement agencies in the Florida/Caribbean OCDETF region reported street gang involvement in pharmaceutical diversion; 44% in the Great Lakes region; 35% in the Mid-Atlantic region; 40% in the New England region; 45% in the New York/New Jersey region; 58% in the Pacific region; 54% in the Southeast region; 58% in the Southwest region; and 43% in the West Central region.

Source: National Drug Threat Survey.

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Map A1. Nine OCDETF Regions.

U.S. map showing the nine OCDETF regions.

The Pacific OCDETF region consists of Alaska, Hawaii, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, and Northern and Central California.

The West Central OCDETF region consists of Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, and Southern Illinois.

The Southwest OCDETF region consists of Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Southern California

The Great Lakes OCDETF region consists of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Northern Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky.

The Southeast OCDETF region consists of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina.

The New England OCDETF region consists of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.

The New York/New Jersey OCDETF region consists of New York and New Jersey.

The Mid-Atlantic OCDETF region consists of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

The Florida/Caribbean OCDETF region consists of Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Map A2. Drug Distribution by Select DTOs, by HIDTA Region*

U.S. map showing drug distribution by select DTOs, by HIDTA region.

HIDTA regions reporting drug distribution by the following DTOs:

Northwest: Asian and Mexican.
Oregon: Asian and Mexican.
Northern California: Asian and Mexican.
Central Valley California: Asian and Mexican.
Los Angeles: Colombian, Asian, and Mexican.
California Border Alliance Group: Mexican.
Arizona:  Colombian, Cuban, Asian, and Mexican.
Nevada: Asian and Mexican.
Rocky Mountain: Asian and Mexican.
New Mexico: Cuban and Mexican.
West Texas: Colombian and Mexican.
South Texas: Colombian, Cuban, and Mexican.
Houston: Colombian, Dominican, Asian, and Mexican.
North Texas: Colombian, Cuban, Asian, and Mexican.
Midwest: Asian and Mexican.
Milwaukee: Dominican, Asian, and Mexican.
Chicago: Colombian, Asian, and Mexican.
Michigan: Mexican.
Lake County: Asian and Mexican.
Ohio: Dominican and Mexican.
Appalachia: Mexican.
Gulf Coast: Asian and Mexican.
Atlanta: Cuban, Dominican, Asian, and Mexican.
North Florida: Colombian, Cuban, Dominican, and Mexican.
Central Florida: Colombian, Cuban, Dominican, Asian, and Mexican.
South Florida: Colombian, Cuban, Dominican, Asian, and Mexican.
Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin Islands: Colombian, Dominican, and Mexican.
Hawaii: Asian and Mexican.
Washington/Baltimore: Colombian, Dominican, Asian, and Mexican.
Philadelphia: Colombian, Dominican, Asian, and Mexican.
New York/New Jersey: Colombian, Dominican, Asian, and Mexican.
New England: Colombian, Dominican, Asian, and Mexican.

Source: 2009 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area reports.
*Map depicts presence only, not level of activity.

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Map A3. 2009 Street Gang Involvement in Drug Distribution

U.S. map showing street gang involvement in drug distribution for 2009.

In 2009, midlevel and retail drug distribution in the United States was dominated by more than 900,000 criminally active gang members representing approximately 20,000 domestic street gangs in more than 2,500 cities. Their prevalence varies geographically, with the greatest concentration of street gangs occurring in the Great Lakes, Pacific, Southeast, and Southwest OCDETF Regions

Source: National Drug Intelligence Center's National Drug Threat Survey 2009.

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Map A4. Gang Membership by County

U.S. map showing gang membership ranges by county.

The states that have counties with 10,001 or more gang members are California, Arizona, and Illinois.

The states that have counties with 3,501 to 10,000 gang members are Washington, California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Florida, Tennessee, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, New Jersey, and New York.

The states that have counties with 2,501 to 3,500 gang members are California, Nevada, Nebraska, Kansas, Texas, Minnesota, Missouri, Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts.

The states that have counties with 501 to 2,500 gang members are Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Hawaii.

All states have at least one county with 1 to 500 gang members.

All states have at least one county with 0 gang members except for Arizona, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts.

All states and Puerto Rico have at least one county that did not report gang members except for New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey.

Source: Federal, state, and local law enforcement reporting January 1, 2006, through April 8, 2008.

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Map A5. 2009 Greatest Drug Threat, by Region, as Reported by State and Local Agencies

U.S. map with charts showing the greatest drug threat, by region, for 2009, as reported by state and local agencies.

In the Pacific region, 5.5% of state and local agencies reported cocaine as the greatest drug threat; 1.3% reported heroin as the greatest drug threat; 79.5% reported methamphetamine as the greatest drug threat; 5.7% reported marijuana as the greatest drug threat; and 7.2% reported controlled prescription drugs as the greatest drug threat.

In the West Central region, 19.3% of state and local agencies reported cocaine as the greatest drug threat, 4.8% reported heroin as the greatest drug threat; 60.3% reported methamphetamine as the greatest drug threat; 7.9% reported marijuana as the greatest drug threat; and 7.3% reported controlled prescription drugs as the greatest drug threat.

In the Southwest region, 23.8% of state and local agencies reported cocaine as the greatest drug threat, 2.6% reported heroin as the greatest drug threat; 57.0% reported methamphetamine as the greatest drug threat; 12.0% reported marijuana as the greatest drug threat; and 3.2% reported controlled prescription drugs as the greatest drug threat.

In the Southeast region, 60.2% of state and local agencies reported cocaine as the greatest drug threat, 1.1% reported heroin as the greatest drug threat; 22.8% reported methamphetamine as the greatest drug threat; 5.3% reported marijuana as the greatest drug threat; and 9.6% reported controlled prescription drugs as the greatest drug threat.

In the Great Lakes region, 38.8% of state and local agencies reported cocaine as the greatest drug threat, 16.8% reported heroin as the greatest drug threat; 15.0% reported methamphetamine as the greatest drug threat; 15.7% reported marijuana as the greatest drug threat; and 12.7% reported controlled prescription drugs as the greatest drug threat.

In the Mid-Atlantic region, 40.0% of state and local agencies reported cocaine as the greatest drug threat, 30.9% reported heroin as the greatest drug threat; 2.0% reported methamphetamine as the greatest drug threat; 14.5% reported marijuana as the greatest drug threat; and 12.3% reported controlled prescription drugs as the greatest drug threat.

In the Florida/Caribbean region, 62.1% of state and local agencies reported cocaine as the greatest drug threat, 0.4% reported heroin as the greatest drug threat; 10.2% reported methamphetamine as the greatest drug threat; 9.4% reported marijuana as the greatest drug threat; and 17.9% reported controlled prescription drugs as the greatest drug threat.

In the New York/New Jersey region, 40.6% of state and local agencies reported cocaine as the greatest drug threat, 27.8% reported heroin as the greatest drug threat; 0.0% reported methamphetamine as the greatest drug threat; 23.0% reported marijuana as the greatest drug threat; and 8.0% reported controlled prescription drugs as the greatest drug threat.

In the New England region, 29.6% of state and local agencies reported cocaine as the greatest drug threat, 39.2% reported heroin as the greatest drug threat; 0.8% reported methamphetamine as the greatest drug threat; 16.2% reported marijuana as the greatest drug threat; and 13.9% reported controlled prescription drugs as the greatest drug threat.

Source: National Drug Intelligence Center's National Drug Threat Survey 2009.

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Map A6. 2009 Greatest Drug Threat, as Reported by State and Local Agencies

U.S. map with chart showing the greatest drug threat for 2009, as reported by state and local agencies.

36.9% of state and local agencies reported cocaine as the greatest drug threat.

12.9% of state and local agencies reported heroin as the greatest drug threat.

27.6% of state and local agencies reported methamphetamine as the greatest drug threat.

12.1% of state and local agencies reported marijuana as the greatest drug threat.

9.8% of state and local agencies reported controlled prescription drugs as the greatest drug threat.

Source: National Drug Intelligence Center's National Drug Threat Survey 2009.

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