The Nation Newspaper Drug trafficking: Web of deceit and destruction
Abuja and the busting of a drug trafficking syndicate at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos underscore the desperation and reach of drug cartels.
Drug trafficking is a transnational crime that weaves a web of deceit and destruction, exploiting loopholes in international travel and trade. Criminal organisations have adapted to law enforcement strategies, using innovative methods to smuggle drugs, including ingesting or concealing them in everyday items like paint buckets, motor engines, speakers, etc. The rise of online marketplaces and cryptocurrencies has also enabled drug traffickers to operate anonymously and launder profits with ease.
Supporting demand reduction programmes like the War Against Drug Abuse campaign launched by NDLEA in June 2021 and addressing social and economic factors that enable drug abuse are also crucial in the effort to stem the tide of the illicit drug menace.
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