At least 115 individuals have been arrested in 84 cities
following 200 investigations and raids. The arrests were the result
of a two-year investigation by federal and local law enforcement
agencies. Approximately 25 sellers were considered to be the
primary targets.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) said that GHB and its
derivatives are abused to produce euphoria, intoxication, and
hallucinogenic states. They are also used as “date rape” drugs,
acting as central nervous system depressants.
Odourless and colourless, the drugs cause drowsiness, dizziness,
loss of consciousness, and loss of inhibition, as well as memory
impairment -– which can make the prosecution of rape cases
difficult when victims are given these drugs.
The DEA said that GHB and its derivatives have been responsible
for 72 deaths and were made illegal two and a half years ago.
The dealers sold the drugs via their web sites and deliveries
were made by mail. GHB is also known as “G” or “Liquid X.”
