9.18 Controlled Substance-Distribution or Manufacture is defined as the production, distribution, or sale of illegal drugs or controlled substances. This can take the form of drug trafficking, drug cultivation, or drug production. Types of 9.18 Controlled Substance-Distribution or Manufacture include the manufacturing of illegal drugs, such as methamphetamine; the distribution of drugs through drug dealers; and the sale of drugs to minors or other vulnerable populations. This type of criminal activity is illegal in most countries and can be highly punishable, depending on the severity of the crime.