Drug Trafficking

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Drug trafficking

The word "trafficking" refers to the buying and selling of illegal goods. Drug trafficking is a very serious offense all over the world. However, sentencing often depends on the type of drugs, the quantity trafficked, where the drugs are sold, and how they are distributed.

Drug trafficking is a global illegal trade that involves the production, distribution, and sale of substances that are subject to drug prohibition laws. Drug trafficking also means the buying and selling of hard drugs e.g., heroin, marijuana, cocaine, etc.

Causes of Drug Trafficking

• Poverty
• Peer group influence
• Unemployment
• Greediness
• Lack of parental care

Effects of Drug Trafficking

• It leads to an increase in criminal activities.
• It might lead to the death penalty in countries like Dubai and Saudi Arabia.
• It causes permanent physical and emotional damage to users of the products.
• It negatively impacts the families of the users.
• Another important period in Nigeria's war on drugs was the Decree No. 20 of 1984, which proscribed the death penalty for all those involved in drug trafficking. However, due to public outcry, this law was adjusted to between two years and life imprisonment, depending on the offense.

Prevention of Drug Trafficking

• Youths should have a great ambition for their future.
• Youths should know the kinds of friends to associate themselves with.
• Be ready to say no, politely, to anyone that may want you to involve in trafficking or taking hard drugs.
• The government should also sponsor public enlightenment campaigns on the effects of drug trafficking.
• Youths should involve themselves in positive and interesting activities like sports, debates, and drama, etc.
• Drug traffickers should be punished severely.

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