›› Washington: Drug Climate

Due to Washington sharing a border with Canada, it is a prime point for the drug trade. Washington has many clandestine meth labs and is known to be third in the nation for the manufacturing of meth.

• Cocaine
  In Washington state cocaine and crack cocaine are easily accessible. Crack cocaine is primarily used in the inner city while cocaine use is more widespread throughout Washington State.
• Heroin
  The two main types of heroin found in Washington are Mexican black tar and brown heroin. The heroin found in Washington is smuggled in from Mexico primarily.
• Meth
  Meth is one of the most widely abused drugs in Washington. The two types of meth found in Washington are Mexican meth (either manufactured locally or obtained from Mexico, California, or other states bordering Mexico) and methamphetamine that is produced locally.
• Club Drugs
  Ecstasy is smuggled into Washington from other parts of the country as well as Canada and Europe. The popularity of club drugs are growing. This has prompted the DEA to investigate the smuggling methods of drugs such as MDMA.
• Marijuana
  In Washington, marijuana is easily accessible and is available in multi-pound quantities. There are three types of marijuana prevalent in Washington State: locally grown, Canadian BC Bud, and Mexican marijuana.

 

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