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Drug Situation: In Minnesota, Mexican
traffickers control the transportation, distribution, and bulk sales of
cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamine, and small amounts of black-tar heroin.
Numerous Mexican groups and street gangs such as the
Latin Kings are operating in the state. As a general rule, the upper echelon
Mexican distributors in Minnesota transport the majority of their proceeds back
to family members residing in Mexico.
At the retail level, independent African-American
traffickers, African-American street gangs, Native-American gangs, and
independent white group purchase cocaine, black-tar heroin, and marijuana from
Mexican traffickers. In outlying areas of the state, independent white groups
and outlaw motorcycle gangs distribute methamphetamine in small quantities.
Street gang activity in Minnesota has increased
dramatically over the past few years. African-American gangs appear to be
primarily involved in the distribution of crack cocaine. |
