DEA: Meth is back and worse than ever

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The Drug Enforcement Administration says it’s tracking a resurgence of crystal meth in West Michigan, and the new version of the drug is stronger than ever.

The DEA saysmethquietly started coming back a few years ago. This new meth is 95% pure or higher, a big increase from purity around 25% years ago.

“No one is better at marketing or distribution than some of these drug trafficking organizations,” DEA Assistant Special Agent Steve Verdow told News 8.

During a ride-along Tuesday, Verdow pointed out areas where meth is making it to the streets, but he says the resurgence is starting in Mexico.

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