Criminal behavior of drug trafficking at sea and drug commercialization
Keywords:
Maritime Control, Drug Trafficking, StateAbstract
The trafficking of illicit substances worldwide takes place through various means of transportation. The drug trafficking scourge is a hemispheric issue that affects all states, particularly those with overseas coastlines, considering that the vast majority of narcotics are transported by sea. In this regard, all countries should develop legal alternatives and strategies to counter this problem from a geopolitical perspective, given that the maritime domain presents a series of general characteristics that make it particularly vulnerable to the expansion of drug trafficking. The extensive territorial fragmentation and the lack of control over certain territories and maritime areas have provided Transnational Criminal Organizations with considerable room for maneuver in carrying out their illicit activities. This article analyzes several perspectives on the importance of controlling maritime lines of communication, as well as the implementation of strategies and cooperation mechanisms aimed at maintaining control of the maritime domain and preventing the departure of illicit substances.
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