Arrests & Sentencing
Meth-addicted individuals are often involved in various forms of property crime and crimes of violence, placing a unique strain on law enforcement.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) reported 5,144 methamphetamine arrests during 2007. Preliminary data for January through June 2008 indicate that there were 2,104 meth arrests reported during that time period.
In 2008, there were 4,347 federal defendants sentenced for methamphetamine-related charges in U.S. courts. The majority of the offenders sentenced for meth offenses were male (82.6%), white (52.4%), and U.S. citizens (71.5%). Approximately 98% of the meth charges were for trafficking.
