National Drug Intelligence Center

Title:

California Border Alliance Group Drug Market Analysis 2009

Publication Date: March 2009

Document ID: 2009-R0813-005

This assessment is an outgrowth of a partnership between the NDIC and HIDTA Program for preparation of annual assessments depicting drug trafficking trends and developments in HIDTA Program areas. The report has been coordinated with the HIDTA, is limited in scope to HIDTA jurisdictional boundaries, and draws upon a wide variety of sources within those boundaries.

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Contents

List of Figures

Figure 1. California Border Alliance Group Region
Figure 2. Positive Drug Test Results Among Arrestees in San Diego County, by Age, 2007

List of Tables

Table 1. Drug Seizures in San Diego and Imperial Counties, in Kilograms, 2004-2008
Table 2. Cannabis Plants Seized in San Diego County, 2004-2008
Table 3. Methamphetamine Laboratory Seizures in San Diego and Imperial Counties, 2004-2008
Table 4. Tunnels Discovered in the CBAG Region, 2004-2008
Table 5. FBI Kidnapping Cases in San Diego, 2002-2008

Preface

Figure 1. California Border Alliance Group Region

This assessment provides a strategic overview of the illicit drug situation in the California Border Alliance Group (CBAG) region of responsibility, highlighting significant trends and law enforcement concerns related to the trafficking and abuse of illicit drugs. The report was prepared through detailed analysis of recent law enforcement reporting, information obtained through interviews with law enforcement and public health officials, and available statistical data. The report is designed to provide policymakers, resource planners, and law enforcement officials with a focused discussion of key drug issues and developments facing the CBAG region.

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