is the Caribbean's primary drug hub. Approximately 3 percent of cocaine en route to the US transits the island as a whole, according to the report. But the relative decrease after the earthquake leaves Haiti in an unsteady position. "As the Haitian government rebuilds following the earthquake, drug traffickers may again utilize the new infrastructure to their advantage," the report said. "An increase in clandestine drug flights and maritime drug movements is likely in the coming years." The report also addressed the issue of extradition, saying the caucus "strongly supports the extradition of drug kingpins to the United States." Haiti was mentioned as one of three countries (including the Dominican Republic and Suriname) that do not have an agreement to extradite their own nationals to the United States. "It could be helpful for the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Suriname to formally allow for the extradition of their own nationals to the United States," the report found. Links and Resources Drug Trade Market Total: $411.44 Billion-- 1. Marijuana - $141.80 B...... 2. Cocaine - $88 B....... 3. Prescription Drugs - $72.5 B..... 4. Opium and Heroin - $65 B...... 5. Amphetamines - $28.25 B....... 6. Ecstasy - $16.07 B DISCLAIMER-Text may be subject to copyright.This blog does not claim copyright to any such text. Copyright remains with the original copyright holder. The statements and articles listed here, and any opinions, are those of the writers alone, and neither are opinions of nor reflect the views of this Blog. Aggregated content created