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National Drug Intelligence Center |
Mexican DTOs based in Chicago and Lake County will maintain control over most wholesale cocaine, heroin, and marijuana distribution in the HIDTA region. There are no other DTOs or criminal groups positioned to significantly challenge Mexican DTO dominance over wholesale drug transportation or distribution in Lake County.
Indoor cannabis cultivation in the HIDTA region will most likely increase in order to support increasing demand for marijuana. Additionally, indoor cannabis cultivation will likely become more prevalent on account of the increased accessibility of cannabis grow equipment and growing instructions, particularly through the Internet.
The Lake County HIDTA region will serve as a source of firearms used by street gang members in Lake County and nearby metropolitan areas, including Chicago, Detroit, and Milwaukee. The use of these weapons by gang members and drug traffickers will continue to be a significant threat to law enforcement and the public in these areas.
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