I think the downvotes are unjust. For those missing the point: When large quantities of drugs are seized, often times the 'street value' of the drug is reported. But large quantities can only be found some steps removed from the end customer in the supply chain. Given the risks in distribution, the difference in retail and wholesale price can be significant.

Agreed the downvotes are not justified. This is this clearly what parent meant and what I alluded to in preceding comment

Thank you, that is exactly what I meant.