National Drug Intelligence Center

Title:

Lake County High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Drug Market Analysis 2009

Publication Date: February 2009

Document ID: 2009-R0813-012

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. Lake County High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area.
Figure 2. Individuals Receiving Services, Hoosier Assurance Plan, by Drug, Lake County, 2004-2008
Figure 3. Percentage of Twelfth-Grade Students Reporting Lifetime Drug use, by Drug, Northwest Region of Indiana, 2006-2008

Preface

This assessment provides a strategic overview of the illicit drug situation in the Lake County 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 Lake County HIDTA.

Figure 1. Lake County 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 Great Lakes/Mid-Atlantic Unit, Regional Threat Analysis Branch through NDIC.Contacts@usdoj.gov.

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