National Threat Assessments
 NDIC's annual National Drug Threat Assessment gives policymakers
and counterdrug executives a timely, predictive report on
the threat of drugs, gangs, and violence. We synthesize
the views of local, state, regional, and federal agencies
to produce a comprehensive picture of this threat.
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National Drug Threat Assessment 2008
October 2007
Product No. 2007-Q0317-003
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This interagency assessment provides a strategic overview and predictive
outlook of the threat to the United States from the illicit trafficking and use
of cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, heroin, pharmaceutical drugs, and other
dangerous drugs.
National Methamphetamine Threat Assessment 2008
December 2007
Product No. 2007-Q0317-006 html
pdf
(21,160 KB)
This
Threat Assessment is a national-level strategic assessment of methamphetamine
trafficking in the United States. It addresses significant trends in
methamphetamine production, transportation, distribution, and abuse. It
discusses a wide range of issues, including methamphetamine production in
Mexico, the increasing availability of Mexican ice methamphetamine in domestic
drug markets, and apparent methamphetamine shortages in some western markets.
Cities in Which Mexican DTOs Operate Within the United States--Situation
Report:
April 11, 2008
Product No. 2008-S0787-005 html
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(1,548 KB)
The Situation Report illustrates the principle cities/states in
which
Mexican drug trafficking organizations (DTOs) operate within the
United States. This document was prepared using law enforcement
reporting available to NDIC as of April 9, 2008; it updates
information regarding Mexican DTOs set forth in the National Drug
Threat Assessment 2007.
Indian Country Drug Threat Assessment 2008
June 2008
Product No. 2008-R0958-002 html
pdf
(16,904 KB)
This report is a comprehensive, strategic assessment of the threat posed to Native
American communities by drug trafficking organizations (DTOs), criminal groups,
and gangs and the illicit drugs they distribute on reservations throughout the United
States. This report examines the operations, capabilities, and vulnerabilities of
drug traffickers who exploit Indian Country and the difficulties faced by federal,
state, and tribal law enforcement officials in combating drug trafficking in Native
American communities. It also identifies drug abuse patterns and trends most common
to Indian Country, highlighting the illicit drugs posing the greatest threat to
Native Americans in the United States. This assessment provides a national-level
perspective of the drug-related problems facing reservations throughout the country.
It also provides a more particularized regional perspective of the drug-related
issues that law enforcement, public health, and tribal officials confront in Native
American communities.
Money Laundering in Digital Currencies
June 3, 2008
Product No. 2008-R0709-003 html
pdf
(485 KB)
This assessment describes digital currencies and the digital
currency system and how they are used to launder and move funds.
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National Drug Threat Assessment 2007
October 2006
Product No. 2006-Q0317-003
html
pdf
(3,873 KB)
This interagency assessment provides a strategic overview and predictive
outlook of the threat to the United States from the illicit trafficking
and use of cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, heroin, pharmaceutical
drugs, and other dangerous drugs.
Domestic Cannabis Cultivation Assessment
2007
February 2007
Product No. 2007-L0848-001
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pdf
(13,753 KB)
This assessment provides a strategic overview of cannabis cultivation
and marijuana production in the United States. It addresses major
trends in domestic cannabis cultivation, both indoor and outdoor,
with a focus on cannabis cultivation operations in primary areas
of production in the state and county level.
National Methamphetamine Threat Assessment 2007
This interagency assessment provides a strategic overview and predictive
outlook of the threat to the United States from the illicit trafficking
and use of cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, heroin, pharmaceutical
drugs, and other dangerous drugs.
November 2006
Product No. 2006-Q0317-003
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(4,445 KB)
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National Drug Threat Assessment 2006
January 2006
Product No. 2006-Q0317-001
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pdf
(6,204 KB)
This assessment addresses the status and outlook of the drug threat
to the United States. It covers the trafficking and abuse patterns
associated with cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, heroin, MDMA,
pharmaceutical drugs, and other dangerous drugs.
Prepaid Stored Value Cards: A Potential Alternative
to Traditional Money Laundering Methods--Assessment
October 2006
Product No. 2006-R0803-001
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pdf
(418 KB)
This document provides a brief description of the use of stored
value cards as a means to launder illicit drug proceeds. The bulletin
further attempts to assess the effect stored value cards will have
on the future of money laundering in the United States. Included
is NDIC's response
to Network Branded Prepaid Card Association' letter dated November
15, 2006 (pdf document).
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National Drug Threat Assessment 2005
February 2005
Product No. 2005-Q0317-003
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pdf
(5,280 KB)
This assessment addresses the status and outlook of the drug threat
to the United States. It covers the trafficking and abuse patterns
associated with cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, heroin, MDMA,
pharmaceutical drugs, and other dangerous drugs.
National Drug Threat Assessment 2005 Executive
Summary
February 2005
Product No. 2005-Q0317-004
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pdf
(2,820 KB)
This report summarizes the findings of the National Drug Threat
Assessment 2005. Topics covered include new developments and continuing
trends, and primary market areas.
National Drug Threat Assessment 2005 Summary
Report
February 2005
Product No. 2005-Q0317-005
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pdf
(3,210 KB)
This summary report addresses the status and outlook of the drug
threat to the United States. It covers the trafficking and abuse
patterns of cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, heroin, MDMA, pharmaceutical
drugs, and other dangerous drugs.
National Drug Threat Assessment
2005 Threat Matrix
February 2005
Product No. 2005-Q0317-006
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pdf
(563 KB)
The Threat Matrix provides information such as source locations,
transit countries, entry points, primary markets, price range, a
profile of the retailers, key developments, and projections for
cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, heroin, and MDMA.
Marijuana and Methamphetamine Trafficking
on Federal Lands Threat Assessment
February 2005
Product No. 2005-Q0317-007
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pdf
(2,170 KB)
This report provides an assessment of marijuana cultivation and
methamphetamine production occurring on and transportation through
public federal lands.
Methamphetamine Drug Threat Assessment
March 2005
Product No. 2005-Q0317-009
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pdf
(1,257 KB)
This threat assessment examines the threat posed to the United States
by the trafficking and abuse of methamphetamine. It describes methamphetamine
trends, availability, demand, production, transportation, and distribution.
Copies of our reports are available to law enforcement and other
government agencies by calling our Dissemination Line at (814)-532-4541.
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