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            Heroin is the most prevalent drug of abuse in the New Jersey area. Data provided by the State of New Jersey Department of Human Services – Division on Addiction Services disclosed that heroin is used by 18-25 year olds in New Jersey at more than twice the national average. Heroin accounted for more than 22,751 treatment admissions in 2006. This was 41% of all treatment admissions, with a three percent decrease from 2005. In April 2006, an increase in fatal and non-fatal drug overdoses was noticed by first responders and medical personnel in New Jersey. This increase has been linked to fentanyl. Fentanyl is commonly used for anesthesia and pain relief in medical settings; however, the current overdoses are associated with non-pharmaceutical fentanyl, manufactured in illegal labs. There have been at least 133 deaths related to the use of non-pharmaceutical fentanyl in New Jersey since mid-April. Although the majority of the overdoses were in the southern part of the state, some reached as far north as Morris County. New Jersey is an ideal strategic corridor as well as a vulnerable corridor for transportation of drug contraband and illicit currency. Beginning in April 2006, an increase in fatal and non-fatal drug overdoses was noticed by first responders and medical personnel in New Jersey. This increase has been linked to fentanyl. Fentanyl is commonly used for anesthesia and pain relief in medical settings; however, the current overdoses are associated with non-pharmaceutical fentanyl, manufactured in illegal labs.

            New Jersey continues to be a major artery for international cocaine trafficking organizations. Cocaine continues to arrive into New Jersey directly from South American ports as well as the Southwest Border via commercial and private vehicles. Seizures at Newark International Airport confirm San Juan, Puerto Rico, as an entry point for shipments of cocaine into the United States. In some cases, the cocaine is transported to Florida before delivery to the final destination. Methamphetamine is the most available and widely used clandestinely manufactured drug in the Southern New Jersey area.

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