The team at Joslyn Law Firm gave us valuable insight into the state of illegal drug trafficking in the U.S. Their graphics show us that there are hot spots for drug lab raids all across the country. Data comes from the Drug Enforcement Administration who attempts to stop trafficking at the source by stopping drug production at the source. Drug labs produce synthetic drugs like methamphetamines and other dangerous substances. Looking at the map, we can see clear hot spots for raids and labs.
The team found that these ten states had the most raids:
- Michigan
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Illinois
- California
- Pennsylvania
- Florida
- South Carolina
- Kentucky
- New York
Within Michigan, Kalamazoo is the city with the most raids. Michigan has a lot of problems with drug trafficking due to its Canadian border that cuts through the Great Lakes. This gives traffickers an easier route in and out of the country. Michigan also produces the necessary chemicals used to make synthetic drugs, so it’s easy for labs to source the materials they need.
Some of the drugs that cause the most concern are created in labs, such as opioids, fentanyl, and methamphetamine. Data like this can help law enforcement and organizations like the DEA pinpoint the hotspots for drug trafficking. These maps and graphics can also help people searching for new cities to move to identify areas that may be unsafe.
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