Wednesday, October 03, 2007

Winning the War on Drugs?

Illegal immigration is still out of control, but maybe the “Great Wall of Mexico” concept is accomplishing something.

According to BBC News, John Walters, head of the Department of National Drug Control Policy, reported that is achieving success in its efforts to disrupt the flow of drugs from Mexico.

US authorities are working with Mexico to combat cartels throughout the country. An estimated $1 billion will be spent on the cause this year. But, Walters said that there is evidence the investment is paying off.

"What's happened for the first time in two decades is we now see widespread reports of cocaine shortages in the United States," Walters said.

Thirty-seven cities in the US have shown a rise in the price of cocaine because dealers are having difficulty receiving supplies.

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