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The Globalization Of Drug Trafficking In The United States

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Drug trafficking is a transnational phenomenon, and includes the production, processing, transportation and distribution of drugs, and the laundering of the profits derived from this activity. The drug trade is still expanding, both geographically and in terms of its products. Several important trends in the drug-trafficking industry have become evident in the last few years. More and more states are being drawn into the orbit of drug traffickers and transnational criminal organizations. Combating the illicit production and distribution of drugs has been traditionally regarded as principally a matter for law enforcement agencies. The globalization of criminal activities and the ability of narcotics trafficking to undermine the political and

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