Seizures of MDMA have also increased drastically. Over a six-year period, seizures of MDMA tablets submitted to DEA laboratories have risen from a total of 196 in 1993 to 143,600 in 1998. Seizures from January through May 1999 total over 216,300 MDMA tablets, suggesting that totals for 1999 will at least double seizures obtained in 1998. Recent reports estimate that over 2 million tablets are smuggled into the U.S. each week. Current estimates suggest that within the Newark, New York, and Jersey Shore areas alone over 750,000 dosage units are being consumed each week.
Indications are that the drug is now becoming more prevalent in the Midwest.
It is advised that you consult with local law enforcement officials for specific information regarding local awareness and prevalence of this designer drug. What It Is MDMA or 3-4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine, is commonly known as Ecstasy. MDMA has stimulant, hallucinogenic and analgesic effects in humans. It was identified as a Class 1 Narcotic and categorically banned in 1985 by the U.S. government. Ecstasy is considered the most commonly used designer drug.