DELAWARE: CARS A WEAPON IN DRUG WAR

In an effort to counter a spike in heroin use in Wilmington, the city
police have begun sending warning letters to the registered owners of cars
spotted prowling the city's worst drug-infested neighborhoods. Chief
Michael Szczerba of the police signs the letters, which are meant to alert
unsuspecting parents and spouses that their loved ones may be buying drugs
in Wilmington. Heroin is becoming an increasing problem in the city as more
young people experiment with the drug and addicts and dealers, many from
other states, descend on the city, the police say. Heroin seizures have
increased more than tenfold over 2000, when 40 grams were seized. (AP)