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Cocaine:Cocaine is predominantly controlled by Hispanic
trafficking organizations, many from Mexico. Cocaine is transported via car,
parcel package and body carriers from Mexico via El Paso, Texas. Cocaine is
available at both the wholesale and retail level. Crack cocaine is a serious
problem in the large urban centers of Nebraska.
Heroin: Heroin is available in small amounts in the
Omaha, Nebraska area. While not considered a drug of choice in Nebraska, some
Hispanic trafficking organizations are poly-drug and have heroin available for
consumer use.
Methamphetamine: Methamphetamine is the greatest drug
threat to the state, and is available in almost every town and community.
Hispanic drug trafficking organizations are flooding most Hispanic communities
with methamphetamine from the southwestern border region of the United States.
Methamphetamine produced in clandestine labs is also readily available in many
communities. With the vast amount of farms across the state and limited law
enforcement resources, this area is prime for exploitation.
Predatory Drugs: The popularity of these drugs is
increasing at an alarming rate, as there is a perception among users that these
drugs are "safe" to use. Preliminary investigations show organizations in
Nebraska have been receiving multi-hundred to thousand dosage units of MDMA
(Ecstasy) from Florida and Arizona. Efforts are currently underway to link
investigations of mid-level distributors and "Rave" parties.
Marijuana: Marijuana is the most prevalent illicit drug
in Nebraska. Domestic production of both outdoor and hydroponic indoor grows
have been steady with many seizures netting upwards of 500 plants. Marijuana
produced outside of Nebraska and transported into the state is controlled by
Mexican drug trafficking organizations at the wholesale level. At the retail
level, independent dealers, outlaw motorcycle gangs, street gangs, Native
Americans, and Mexican groups share equally in the retail market.
Other Drugs: OxyContin is widely available throughout
Nebraska. Stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, anabolic steroids and
illegally diverted pharmaceuticals are abused to a much lesser degree than the
more traditional drugs in Nebraska. |