Mexican drug laws?

[nEone]

One of SWIM's best friends is moving to Mexico this summer and he can't find any information for her on specific substances (RC's, plants & cacti, etc.) and their legality in Mexico. SWIM doesn't speak Spanish - so it's entirely possible that there are helpful lists that he's missing - so he turns to the DF community.

SWIM would really like to be able to put together a little "informational packet" for his friend before she ships off.

[maxrob]

Swim knows that mexican are very strict toward drugs and and military over the place to search moving cars on some highways, so be carefull about that, the place is perfect for drugs otherwise you get caught ,weed is priceless over there swim's friend went there and ended up having 7g for 5$.

[beentheredonethatagain]

Originally Posted by nEone

One of SWIM's best friends is moving to Mexico this summer and he can't find any information for her on specific substances (RC's, plants & cacti, etc.) and their legality in Mexico. SWIM doesn't speak Spanish - so it's entirely possible that there are helpful lists that he's missing - so he turns to the DF community.

SWIM would really like to be able to put together a little "informational packet" for his friend before she ships off.

I live a couple of hours from the Mexico border, visiting the border is not my idea of fun. Southern mexico is however the thing to see, the pot is found by taking a walk to the liquor store and talking to the dude who is drinking beer and being friendly, usually in his 20's.

But hell no do not speak about anything in a border town. Trust is not a word there. Police are getting info from the dealers, if you're lucky, that is the best case, For the worst case Robbery and asult aswell as homicide take the tourist seeker.

[beentheredonethatagain]

Drug Violence Escalates in Mexico
Wednesday, November 15, 2006


Newspapers are reporting this week that more than 2,000 people have been killed in drug-related violence in Mexico this year--the latest grim news in an ongoing story.

Violence has steadily increased in recent years along the U.S. border and in western Mexico as drug cartels wage turf wars. Mexican cartels have risen in power, filling a vacuum created by the dismantling of formerly dominant Colombian cartels.

Drug-related violence has hit not only those directly involved in organized drug crime, but law enforcement officers and newspaper reporters. Just this week, six policemen were found shot to death in the state of Michoacan, and a newspaper editor was murdered in the state of Guerrero.

One exacerbating factor in the violence may be recent restrictions on ephedrine and pseudoephedrine. Access to these ingredients, which can be used to make methamphetamine, has dropped in the past two years both in the U.S. and across the border in Mexico. A federal law that went into effect this summer in the U.S. tracks consumer purchases of medicines containing pseudoephedrine. In Mexico, import quotas for pseudoephedrine have been dramatically lowered.

In a report by the Oregonian earlier this month, Mexico's head organized crime prosecutor, Jose Luis Santiago Vasconcelos, said that reduced pseudoephedrine supply has created a sense of desperation among methamphetamine traffickers. According to the Oregonian report, a barrel of pseudoephedrine that normally sells for $1,500 can bring in as much as $220,000 on the black market.

However, this shortage is not likely to last. Various restrictions on methamphetamine precursors have been imposed in the past 40 years, and manufacturers of the drug have always substituted other ingredients. "Where there is demand, there will always be a supply to meet it," said Bill Piper, DPA's director of national affairs. "We should be focusing on treatment for people who abuse meth rather than distracting ourselves with gestures that have a temporary effect at best."

Increased violence, while the most dramatic aspect of Mexico's war on drugs, is not the only problematic development. Corruption among border officials also appears to be on the rise. A U.S. Border Patrol officer was arrested recently on charges that he let drugs pass through customs checkpoints into the U.S. in exchange for cash. The El Paso Times noted that this arrest was part of an ongoing, multi-agency investigation.

As long as prohibition keeps profits outrageously high, corruption and violence will continue to be closely associated with the drug trade in both Mexico and the U.S. Mexico attempted to shift its enforcement priorities last year with a bill that would have de-prioritized federal prosecution for personal possession of drugs, allowing more federal resources to be used to fight drug trafficking. However, this strategy was quickly abandoned under pressure from the U.S., which cautioned Mexico against appearing tolerant of drug use.

http://www.drugpolicy.org/news/111506mexico.cfm

[Matt The Funk]

Originally Posted by beentheredonethatagain

Drug Violence Escalates in Mexico
Wednesday, November 15, 2006


Newspapers are reporting this week that more than 2,000 people have been killed in drug-related violence in Mexico this year--the latest grim news in an ongoing story.

Violence has steadily increased in recent years along the U.S. border and in western Mexico as drug cartels wage turf wars. Mexican cartels have risen in power, filling a vacuum created by the dismantling of formerly dominant Colombian cartels.

Drug-related violence has hit not only those directly involved in organized drug crime, but law enforcement officers and newspaper reporters. Just this week, six policemen were found shot to death in the state of Michoacan, and a newspaper editor was murdered in the state of Guerrero.

One exacerbating factor in the violence may be recent restrictions on ephedrine and pseudoephedrine. Access to these ingredients, which can be used to make methamphetamine, has dropped in the past two years both in the U.S. and across the border in Mexico. A federal law that went into effect this summer in the U.S. tracks consumer purchases of medicines containing pseudoephedrine. In Mexico, import quotas for pseudoephedrine have been dramatically lowered.

In a report by the Oregonian earlier this month, Mexico's head organized crime prosecutor, Jose Luis Santiago Vasconcelos, said that reduced pseudoephedrine supply has created a sense of desperation among methamphetamine traffickers. According to the Oregonian report, a barrel of pseudoephedrine that normally sells for $1,500 can bring in as much as $220,000 on the black market.

However, this shortage is not likely to last. Various restrictions on methamphetamine precursors have been imposed in the past 40 years, and manufacturers of the drug have always substituted other ingredients. "Where there is demand, there will always be a supply to meet it," said Bill Piper, DPA's director of national affairs. "We should be focusing on treatment for people who abuse meth rather than distracting ourselves with gestures that have a temporary effect at best."

Increased violence, while the most dramatic aspect of Mexico's war on drugs, is not the only problematic development. Corruption among border officials also appears to be on the rise. A U.S. Border Patrol officer was arrested recently on charges that he let drugs pass through customs checkpoints into the U.S. in exchange for cash. The El Paso Times noted that this arrest was part of an ongoing, multi-agency investigation.

As long as prohibition keeps profits outrageously high, corruption and violence will continue to be closely associated with the drug trade in both Mexico and the U.S. Mexico attempted to shift its enforcement priorities last year with a bill that would have de-prioritized federal prosecution for personal possession of drugs, allowing more federal resources to be used to fight drug trafficking. However, this strategy was quickly abandoned under pressure from the U.S., which cautioned Mexico against appearing tolerant of drug use.

http://www.drugpolicy.org/news/111506mexico.cfm

Exactly. Best advice. There's been some deaths very recently because of a big crackdown on the drug trade. And they are now arresting police officers for accepting bribes. Although it's just the military that seems to be cracking down on drugs. Also southern mexico is MUCH nicer then all these border cities. Especially TJ right now. To the post below me. You may have visited this one street (forgot the name), but it's pretty much the Red Light District in TJ. Pretty dangerous once it gets late, but decent for a good kind if you're into that stuff. I have relatives in TJ.

[beentheredonethatagain]

Originally Posted by Matt The Funk

Exactly. Best advice. There's been some deaths very recently because of a big crackdown on the drug trade. And they are now arresting police officers for accepting bribes. Although it's just the military that seems to be cracking down on drugs. Also southern mexico is MUCH nicer then all these border cities. Especially TJ right now.

The last time I went to TJ was 8months ago, a lady friend came to visit for her first time here, so I gladly showed her around , Santa Monica To San Diego then over to TJ.

The circus was in town down there , so it felt. The freaks were out in full force, trying to get in our pockets anyway they could imagine. Begging , lying, bartering, pestering, offering up rides, whores, booze, tour guide, middle man, the list was endless. all the while impeding the space we walked.

We decided on a restaurant with dancing and drinks overlooking the street up on the second floor, we started to enjoy the calm, when two employees started their game. It must be in the water there. As we sat talking to each other these asses come and start the clowning around , kinda like a marx brothers movie, they dont say words only whistles and jive.

the are now pouring tequilla from the bottle down my throat, trying to blindfold me at the same time. I am usually even tempered , not a bad ass or nothing like that, but it didnt take much of that to get me up from my chair in a quick clear the fuck away from me now before Pepe and Jose get the express trip to the first floor.

I did however get to enjoy the rest of the eveing with my friend, dancing , drinking, getting the good stuff, all of that was real nice.

Just set bounderies with the local riff raff , but make sure the stack is not stacked too badly against you, then you have to play it slightly different.
So as not to get in the shit without paper.

Mexican People are the most friendly and decent , unselfish , respectable , honest , fun loving folks I have ever met. They might be living on a few dollars a week , but they will open there homes and feed you and treat you with the same respect one would a family member.

They are not typical of what is seen in the hustlers and crap of a border town. Two different worlds , like they arent even close to the same.

In the big big cities like Mexico City , they have a underbelly of two legged rats, as it would be in all major metropolitan areas. The skill trades are at work , picking pockets , slight of hand, wrist watch dissapearing, phoney gold jewlry , discount diamonds. etc. all with the complete effortless and non- alarming,regular pilar of society way about them, as they have you practally handing them your stuff, gladly .and clueless. they have hustle down to a very fine art form.

[Nucking Futs]

Hi,

Excuse my ignorance but what is the name of TJ ?

Thanks.

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you ask a very good question.

[nEone]

This is all really helpful - though not exactly what SWIM is looking for - SWIM understands that the usual suspects are illegal and that the atmosphere in Mexico can be very very dangerous. His friend is moving there permanently and she's on her own when it comes to finding her regular hook up for the usual sundries. Not SWIM's problem.

SWIM is more interested in letting her know what RC's and unusual items are legit. Mushroom spores? GBL?

She's a low-key chick and is not the kind of lady who is going to be trolling TJ - and certainly not going to be trying to set up a business - but she would like to continue with some of the explorations that she and SWIM have begun together, and SWIM thought that Mexico might have some different rules from the US - he just can't find a decent list or breakdown of their rules (ie. is there an Analog act?)

Thanks again for all the helpful info