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HIDTA

HIDTA. High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas. Established in 1990 by Vice President Biden. Currently funded at $3.2 million. WASHOE COUNTY 2006. CLARK COUNTY 2001. 14 Enforcement Task Forces. DRUG TRENDS. Cocaine 2006 – 135 kg 2010 – 70 kg 2011 (1 st half) – 260 kg. DRUG TRENDS.

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HIDTA

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  1. HIDTA High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Established in 1990 by Vice President Biden

  2. Currently funded at $3.2 million WASHOE COUNTY 2006 CLARK COUNTY 2001 14 Enforcement Task Forces

  3. DRUG TRENDS • Cocaine • 2006 – 135 kg • 2010 – 70 kg • 2011 (1st half) – 260 kg

  4. DRUG TRENDS • Methamphetamine • 2006 – 105 kg • 2010 – 145 kg • 2011 (1st half) – 214 kg

  5. DRUG TRENDS Cartels - 7

  6. EMERGING TRENDS • Heroin • 2007 – 1 kg • 2010 – 15 kg • 2011 (1st half) – 8 kg

  7. EMERGING TRENDS HIGH SCHOOL CONNECTION TO PHARMACEUTICALS

  8. EMERGING TRENDS • Marijuana – Indoor Grows • 2009 – 108 • 2010 – 134 • 2011 (1st half) – 129 • 8 % increase • Over 8,000 plants • Estimated value over $25.4 million

  9. EMERGING TRENDS • Marijuana Indoor Grow Houses • Common in rental homes • Rarely anyone appears to be home • Visitors at odd hours—don’t stay long • Avoids contact with neighbors • Windows closed and covered • Condensation on windows • Equipment (fans, lights, potting soil) carried into house • Construction or electrical humming noises coming from within the house • Strange odors coming from house

  10. EMERGING TRENDS • Marijuana – Outdoor Grows • 2010 – 1 grow (Washoe County) • 2011 – 7 grows, over 59,000 plants

  11. EMERGING TRENDS • Stimulants • “Ivory Wave”, “Purple Wave”, and “Bliss” • Manufactured in China, Pakistan, and India • “Cathinone” – active ingredient from the leaves of “Khat Plants” • Effects – meth, MDMA, and cocaine

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