National Drug Intelligence Center

Title:

Central Florida High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Drug Market Analysis 2009

Publication Date: March 2009

Document ID: 2009-R0813-006

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. Central Florida High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area
Figure 2. Estimated Hispanic Population Increase in Central Florida HIDTA Counties, 2000-2007
Figure 3. Central Florida HIDTA Transportation Infrastructure

List of Tables

Table 1. Central Florida HIDTA Drug Seizures, in Kilograms, 2008
Table 2. Indoor Cannabis Cultivation Sites Seized and Plants Eradicated in Central Florida HIDTA Counties, 2005-2008
Table 3. Methamphetamine Laboratories Seized in the Central Florida HIDTA Region, 2004-2008
Table 4. Drug Distribution Activities in the Central Florida HIDTA Region, 2008
Table 5. Drug-Related Treatment Admissions to Publicly Funded Facilities in Florida, 2003-2007
Table 6. Drug Mentions in Deceased Persons in the Central Florida HIDTA Region, 2003-2007

Preface

This assessment provides a strategic overview of the illicit drug situation in the Central Florida High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), 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 Central Florida HIDTA.

Figure 1. Central Florida High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area

Addresses

Web Addresses

ADNET:  http://ndicosa.adnet.sgov.gov
DOJ:  http://www.usdoj.gov/ndic/
LEO:  https://www.leo.gov/http://leowcs.leopriv.gov/lesig/ndic/index.htm
RISS:  ndic.riss.net

Questions and comments may be directed to Southeast/Florida/Caribbean Unit, Regional Threat Analysis Branch through NDIC.Contacts@usdoj.gov.

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