Outlook

Methamphetamine will remain a primary drug threat to Nebraska. The availability of methamphetamine produced in Mexico, California, and southwestern states will increase as Mexican criminal groups expand their wholesale distribution operations in Nebraska. The availability of locally produced methamphetamine will likely increase due to the ease of obtaining anhydrous ammonia. As a consequence, methamphetamine-related environmental problems will persist throughout the state.

Crack cocaine abuse will continue at higher levels than powdered cocaine abuse in Nebraska. Crack cocaine represents the greatest threat to inner-city neighborhoods, and violent crime associated with the distribution and abuse of crack will continue to be a concern in Nebraska. Street gangs in metropolitan areas will continue to dominate the retail distribution of crack cocaine. Powdered cocaine will remain available in sufficient quantities to meet user demand.

Marijuana will continue as the primary drug of abuse in Nebraska. Mexico-produced marijuana will continue to be the most prevalent type available, but locally produced marijuana from indoor cultivation will become increasingly available. Mexican criminal groups will remain the primary transporters of Mexico-produced marijuana into Nebraska. Caucasian local independent dealers will continue their cultivation of cannabis in the state as well as distribution of the marijuana they produce.

The popularity of some other dangerous drugs, especially MDMA, is likely to increase among teenagers and young adults. The demand for MDMA and LSD may expand, particularly among teenagers and young adults, as the number of rave parties increases throughout the state. The demand for diverted pharmaceuticals also is likely to increase.

Heroin abuse will remain at low levels compared with the abuse of other illicit drugs in Nebraska. Heroin availability and abuse will likely remain limited to metropolitan areas.

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