Heroin

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Heroin :

Heroin distribution and abuse are increasing in Ohio . Heroin signature analysis indicates that South American and Mexican black tar are prevalent in the northern Ohio region. In the southern Ohio region Mexican black tar heroin is predominant. Dominican criminal groups control the distribution of South American heroin, while Mexican criminal groups control the distribution of Mexican black tar heroin. At the retail-level, African-American, Dominican, and Mexican criminal groups are involved in heroin distribution. Heroin is shipped into Ohio from major distribution centers such as Chicago , Detroit , New York and various cities along the southwest border. Heroin is also transported on commercial airline flights into Ohio . Wholesalers use major Ohio cities such as Cleveland , Cincinnati , Columbus , and Toledo as distribution centers for smaller cities in and outside the state.

Gram quantities sell between $140-$250 and ounce quantities $2400-$7000. The purity levels range from 23.5 to 57 percent . The Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services data indicates the number of treatment admissions for heroin abuse increased overall from 6,878 in 2002 to 7,416 in 2003.