Understanding Drug Trafficking as a Form of Crime

Abstract

This research paper deals with the drug trafficking as a form of crime. In order to understand the relationship between drug trafficking and crime, it is important to have the basic knowledge of both. Thus, this research paper first briefly introduces about drug trafficking, drug abuse and crime. The existence of relationship between drug trafficking and crime is widely accepted. The connection between drug trafficking and crime is very complex. Many studies educate us about the close relationship between drugs and crime. Now a big question arises that what is the nature of the relationship drugs and crime? Does crime leads to drug abuse or drug abuse leads to crime? Thus, this research paper thoroughly analyses the relationship between the drug trafficking, drug abuse and crime. This research paper also deals with the various important ways that drugs and crime are related i.e., Drug-defined offenses, Drug-related offences and Drug-using lifestyle. This research paper will also deal with the understanding of Drug Trafficking as crime from sociological point of view as crime differs from society to society. For example – it is now legal to use marijuana in Colorado, any trafficking will be considered as legal. While in India, it is illegal to possess, use or transfer marijuana. So we can say that, some drug related crimes are considered illegal in some countries might not be illegal in some other countries. Lastly, this research paper will deal with the various statistics regarding the crime relating to drug trafficking, drug abuse etc.