International Drug Trafficking: What is international drug
trafficking?
Drug trafficking is considered
"international" when the unlawful activity
contains an element of transnationality, meaning
it involves more than one State from a material, personal, or legal
standpoint.
In detail.
International drug trafficking exists when the production,
transport, transfer, sale, or organization of drug trafficking
goes beyond the borders of a single
Countryor produces effects in multiple
States. It is not necessary for the entire operation to
take place abroad: a legally relevant connection with another State
is sufficient.
Several factors may qualify drug trafficking as
international:
