This Michigan City Has Had The Most Illegal Drug Labs DEA Raids
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)'s mission is to "dismantle drug trafficking networks across the United States."
With that mission, they have had a plethora of drug busts throughout the country, even within the last 10 years.
Criminal Attorney Cincinnati shared the findings of the Joslyn Law Firm team of the different cities that have experienced the most drug busts.
You may or may not be surprised that the city with the most drug lab raids by the DEA is a well-known Michigan city.
Which Michigan Has Had The Most Illegal Drug Labs DEA Raids?
Criminal Attorney Cincinnati shared which Michigan city has the most illegal drugs raised over the past year is...Kalamazoo!
Michigan is a hot spot for drug busts, according to their findings.
"While the state has a long history of drug crimes, this problem is just as prevalent, if not more today."
They also shared some of the factors that contribute to Michigan's drug problem.
- Geographic Location
- Economic Conditions
- Availability of Precursors
- Demand for Illicit Substances
As recently as September 7th, 2024, a man was arrested on numerous felony charges after a search warrant was conducted, where they found discarded illegal drugs.
Our media partners, Fox-17, shared that,
"KVET investigators seized distribution amounts of crack cocaine, the gun, equipment used to manufacture and sell drugs and a large amount of cash believed to profits of drug sales."
Top 13 Cities That Have Had The Most Illegal Drug Bust Raids By The DEA
- Kalamazoo, MI
- Akron, OH
- Milton, FL
- Houston, TX
- Port Huron, MI
- Jackson, MI
- Christiansburg, VA
- Flint, MI
- Battle Creek, MI
- Rockingham, NC
- Lexington, SC
- Mount Vernon, IL
- Allegan, MI
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