National Drug Intelligence Center

Title:

Philadelphia/Camden High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Drug Market Analysis 2009

Publication Date: February 2009

Document ID: 2009-R0813-027

Archived on: July 1, 2010. This document may contain dated information. It remains available to provide access to historical materials.

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. Philadelphia/Camden High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area.
Figure 2. Number of Homicides in Philadelphia, 1998-2008.

List of Tables

Table 1. Drug Distribution Activities in the Philadelphia/Camden High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, 2008

Preface

Figure 1. Philadelphia/Camden High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area.

This assessment provides a strategic overview of the illicit drug situation in the Philadelphia/Camden (PC) 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 PC HIDTA.

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RISS:  ndic.riss.net

Questions and comments may be directed to New England/New York/New Jersey Unit, Regional Threat Analysis Branch through NDIC.Contacts@usdoj.gov.