City outpaces all others in the United States in drug-related cash seizures . The city has been a major hub for drug trafficking and money laundering since at least the early 20th century, when it was known as “Skid Row.” Authorities also point to the growth of the Hispanic population in Atlanta , which allows practitioners of the Mexican drug trade to blend in among hard-working , law-abiding Hispanics . Location , proximity to other cities and highways cited in trafficking growth . Drug dealers `` hide in plain sight '' in suburban Gwinnett County .
City outpaces all others in the United States in drug-related cash seizures . The city has been a major hub for drug trafficking and money laundering since at least the early 20th century, when it was known as “Skid Row.” Location , proximity to other cities and highways cited in trafficking growth . Drug dealers `` hide in plain sight '' in suburban Gwinnett County .