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Back In The Spotlight: Methamphetamine

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You can be forgiven if you hear the news about methamphetamine and think "I saw this movie already."  Methamphetamine trafficking is a major concern once again for the Oregon-Idaho HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area).  In fact, it's generally the top concern.

But opioid-based drugs are also prevalent in the region, and pose concerns for law enforcement and other entities.  Chris Gibson is the Executive Director of the Oregon-Idaho HIDTA; he joins us with details of the latest threat assessment.
 

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The Jefferson Exchange is Jefferson Public Radio's daily news program focused on issues, people and events across Southern Oregon and Northern California. Angela Decker is the program's senior producer, Charlie Zimmermann is the assistant producer, and Geoffrey Riley hosts the show.