Intelligence Gaps

The extent of precursor chemical diversion and trafficking from sources of supply in Asia is unclear. Intelligence and law enforcement reporting confirms the shipment of wholesale (multiton) quantities of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine--often repackaged with vague labeling and disguised as legitimate business transactions--to Mexico from source areas in Asia, particularly Hong Kong. However, there are relatively few data available to measure such activity, thereby impeding a full and accurate assessment of the situation.

There are no generally accepted methamphetamine production estimates or comprehensive laboratory seizure data for most foreign countries. This lack of data limits the accuracy of analysis regarding foreign production in areas of particular interest such as Mexico, Canada, and Asia.

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