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Drug Situation: New York City has long been
home to numerous drug trafficking organizations. The city's large, diverse,
multi-class population creates a demand that these organizations are more than
willing to serve.
New York City also acts as the source for
organizations that smuggle drugs to other East Coast destinations and to Canada
and Europe. Due to successful drug initiatives and enforcement operations
performed in the New York metropolitan area, many drug traffickers are moving
their illegal operations to the upstate region to earn greater profits, elude
law enforcement, and avoid competition from rival drug groups. |