Describing the Market
Any supply reduction strategy for methamphetamine must first inquire as to the source of the drug. Available information regarding the amount of methamphetamine seized from methamphetamine laboratories of varying sizes suggests that most of the methamphetamine consumed in the United States is likely to originate from "superlabs" (laboratories with a daily production capacity exceeding 10 pounds), and either smuggled into the United States from outside of our borders, or produced within our borders, often by Mexican criminal organizations. Similarly, we believe that a smaller amount is produced in smaller quantities at "small toxic laboratories" (STLs), which can be found in residences, vehicles, and makeshift structures. Attacking the supply from both sources is important, but each requires a somewhat different approach.
