›› Florida: Drug Climate

Florida is a prime area for international drug trafficking and money laundering organizations, and a principal thoroughfare for cocaine and heroin transiting to the northeastern United States and Canada. Florida leads the nation in ecstasy seizures. And Miami International Airport (MIA) is a major entry point for South American heroin into the U.S.

• Cocaine
  Cocaine is readily available in multi-kilogram amounts throughout Florida and is the primary drug of concern. Crack cocaine and its association with violent crime continues to be a major problem in Florida. Crack cocaine is available throughout Florida and remains a drug of choice for many in the lower socio-economic areas of the state.
• Heroin
  From CY 1998 through CY 2001, Florida was second in heroin seizures nationwide (in CY 1997 Florida was first). Heroin is readily available throughout Florida, with the highest concentrations in the central and southern parts of the state.
• Meth
  Meth is the primary drug of concern in Central Florida. Clandestine methamphetamine lab seizures have taken an explosive upturn in Florida. The labs in Florida tend to be small, quick cook labs, which produce an average of between 1 1/2 to 2 ounces of methamphetamine per batch.
• Club Drugs
  Ecstasy is the most readily available dangerous drug throughout Florida. LSD remains available, however seizures are rare. GHB is also readily available in Florida, especially in and around colleges and universities.
• Marijuana
  Marijuana, both domestically grown and imported, is readily available throughout Florida. Marijuana from high-tech domestic indoor grow operations is available for those who can afford to purchase it. The Panhandle region continues to be a transit area for marijuana from Mexico.

 

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