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This research paper discusses the history of the illegal drug business in the United States, including the types of drugs involved, the structures and operational methods of drug syndicates and cartels, and modern trends in organized drug trafficking. It also provides recommendations for combating the drug business. It covers Module CJA 384.
What's inside
- History of the illegal drug business in the United States
- Types of drugs involved in the illegal drug business
- Illegal drug syndicates and cartels
- Modern trends in organized drug trafficking
- Recommendations for combating the drug business
Who it is for: Students taking a course on criminal justice, specifically Module CJA 384. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
The illegal drug business in the United States is described. It covers the history of the drug business and the types of drugs involved. The document discusses illegal drug syndicates and cartels, their structures and operational methods. It also looks at modern trends in organized drug trafficking.
The Drug Business
The illegal drug business in the United States is long-established. It includes drug use, sales, production, manufacturing and trafficking. The Italian Mafia were early leaders in this business.
Drugs and their sources
Cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, ecstasy and marijuana are the most popular illegal drugs smuggled into the United States. These drugs come from countries in South America, Asia and Europe.
Drug syndicates and cartels
Illegal drug syndicates and cartels are the main reason why drug trafficking organizations are able to operate successfully. Most of the drug trafficking organizations that supply the United States with illegal drugs are from Mexico.
Modern trends in drug trafficking
Drug trafficking organizations have become more vertically and horizontally integrated. These trends make it more difficult for police to arrest sellers by using traditional police methods or informants.
Key terms
- Drug trafficking organizations
- Groups that supply illegal drugs.
- Vertical integration
- A drug-manufacturing organization merging with an organization proficient in street-level distribution.
- Horizontal integration
- One crime organization absorbing another organization in the same drug market.
- Drug Lords
- The biggest position and at the top of the Mexican Drug Cartel structure.
- Lieutenants
- Positions in the Mexican Drug Cartel structure below the Drug Lords.
- The Italian Mafia
- Early leaders in the illegal drug business in the United States.
Questions this document helps with
- What are the main drugs smuggled into the United States?
- How do drug trafficking organizations operate?
- What are the modern trends in organized drug trafficking?
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