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National Drug Intelligence Center |
Ice methamphetamine trafficking and abuse will remain the primary drug threats to the Oregon HIDTA region. Demand for the drug is high, and Mexican DTOs are positioned to meet this demand after resolving precursor chemical supply problems in 2007 and early 2008. Further, high levels of ice methamphetamine abuse in the area will quite likely contribute to an increase in drug-related crime. Strict legislation placed on retail pseudoephedrine sales will continue to prompt local methamphetamine producers to increase smurfing activities or search for alternative means of obtaining sufficient precursor chemicals.
Major trafficking organizations involved in illicit cannabis grow operations will continue to expand operations by increasing the number and size of indoor grow sites to meet the rising demand for high-potency marijuana and to capitalize on the high profit margins associated with higher-potency marijuana. Cannabis grown by illegal cultivators claiming protection under the OMMP will also complicate law enforcement eradication efforts.
Treatment admissions for ODDS, primarily MDMA, may increase in the near term. Treatment admissions for ODDs may rise as the distribution of MDMA tablets adulterated with mixtures of BZP and TFMPP increases. The proximity of Oregon to sources of supply in Canada will increase the availability and abuse of these drugs.
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