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JUL-16-1996 15 15 FR0h1 WSIN JERRY TO 918085940156 P.03 <br /> Under.federal law, GHB is not classified DEA or FDA laboratory. Many state and local <br /> as a Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS). laboratories are unaware of the methodology <br /> The only state to have this classified as a CDS is necessary for obtaiaiag a positive reaction for <br /> George. 'rite U.S. Drag Eafoxcement Adminis- GHB. <br /> <br /> tradon (DF.A) is vary interested is any and aII <br /> cases involving GHB abuse. The Dl?,A is cur- if your agency has come in coated with <br /> ready gathering data oa GHB usage is hopes of GHB or a suspect sample, the DEA contact is Dr. <br /> having it placed under Schedule 1 of the Con- James Tolliver at DEA Headquarters in Wash- <br /> trolledSubstanceAct. Duetotherelativeobscu- intgtoa,D.C.,(202)307-7184. Dr.Tolliveristhe <br /> rity of GIiB availability, the DEA suggests chat DEA e:~ert and point man for GHB data. He <br /> any agency which, comes across a potential GHB will also be able to assist local prosecutors on <br /> sample should have it tested by your regional options wacetaiag GHB charges. <br /> RAVE PARTIES <br /> PROVIDED BY ANALYST DAVE JOHNSON <br /> VC1C <br /> (804) 3.23.2022 <br /> SOURCE: R/A VALERIE HICKS, CRIMINAL INTEWGENCE DIVISION, <br /> MARYLAND STATE POLICE (MSP) <br /> The MSP originated the following intelligence. ' It is disseminated with MSP permussion. It <br /> is published for your information as it may also apply to your jurisdictions. <br /> Recently the MSP Criminal ffiteiligence Division noted an increase in the number of inquiries <br /> concerning Rave parties and the types of illicit drugs associated with thaee gatherings. The following <br /> information may assist law enforcement officials who may encounter illicit drugs during traffic stops <br /> in which juveniles or young adults are involved or who may receive reports of drug overdoses or drug <br /> activity in local schools. <br /> Rave parties, also known asunderground orafter-how parties, are all-night dance parties held <br /> at night clubs. warehouses, and parks. DJs from New Rork, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washias,,ton, <br /> D.C., travel up and down the Eastern Seaboazd to play the "cechno musio" heard at these gatherings. <br /> The music, accompanied by laser and strobe li¢ht shows, is loud and characterized by a fast, pulsating <br /> beat. Large rave patties are considered to be special events and are verypopular and well-attended <br /> by yotm2 people. It is not uncommon for people to travel fow or five hours to attend one of thcsc <br /> partiez <br /> <br />