PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Fentanyl gets most of the headlines, but meth is by far the drug of choice among drug users. The U-S Sentencing Commission says meth makes up about half of all drug-trafficking offenses.
Drug Enforcement Administration agents say meth is the most common illicit drug in our region. The “Combat Meth Act” of 2005 pushed meth production activities south of the Mexican border…into the hands of drug cartels.
Steve Bell, the Special Agent in Charge of the regional DEA, says that has led to increased purity and potency, making today’s Meth even more dangerous. He says education is key to turning things around, and parents play an important role.
In addition to education, Bell says effective treatment and strong enforcement are needed.