Drug Trafficking

Definition

Drug trafficking involves the illegal production, transportation, sale, or distribution of drugs across national borders. It is a global issue that poses significant challenges to public health, security, and governance.

Related terms

Transnational Crime: Criminal activities that occur across national borders, involving organized networks and illicit goods or services.

Money Laundering: The process of making illegally obtained money appear legal by disguising its true origin.

Cartel: A group of individuals or organizations involved in the illegal production and distribution of drugs, often operating as a monopoly or oligopoly.