What is the Drug Trade?

The illegal drug trade or drug trafficking is a global black market dedicated to the cultivation,

manufacture, distribution and sale of prohibited drugs. Most jurisdictions prohibit trade, except
under license, of many types of drugs through the use of drug prohibition laws

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade#:~:text=The%20illegal%20drug%20trade%20or,use
%20of%20drug%20prohibition%20laws.

The Caribbean region is a major transit area for illicit drugs, primarily cocaine. These drugs are produced
in South America, destined for markets worldwide. Small Caribbean jurisdictions are extremely
vulnerable to the influence of drug trafficking at the political, economic and social levels. International
drug trafficking has contributed to drug abuse, and has increased crime and violence at the local level.
Drug-related corruption and money laundering remain problems in many countries.

https://www.unodc.org/documents/barbados/caribbean_basic_facts.pdf

Causes Of Drug Trafficking

 The Demand For Drugs.
 The Supply Of Drugs.
 Corruption.
 Easy Money And Power.
https://lawyercarl.com/what-are-the-causes-of-drug-trafficking/
What are the five reasons for drug trafficking?
The following are the reasons for trafficking in drugs:
 Poverty.
 Ignorance.
 Greed.
 Unemployment.
 Negative peer pressure.
 Lack of self discipline.
https://classhall.com/lesson/the-meaning-of-drug-trafficking-reasons-for-trafficking-in-
drugs/
What are the 5 consequences of drug trafficking?
Dangers/Consequences of Drug Trafficking
 Bad image for the nation.
 Imprisonment.
 Death penalty.
 Adverse effect on the economy.
 Affects national security.
 It brings shame.
 Anybody caught will forfeit his assets.
https://classhall.com/lesson/dangers-consequences-of-drug-trafficking-ways-of-
preventing-drug-trafficking/

Ways of preventing drug trafficking:

1) Education
2) Alleviation of Poverty
3) Legislation/ Punishment
4) International Co operation
5) Employment
6) Social Security
7) Anti- Drug Agencies
https://classhall.com/lesson/consequences-of-drug-trafficking-prevention-of-drug-
trafficking/