Comparative Legal Analysis on Drug Trafficking

Abstract

Narcotic drug and psychotropic substances have been used in the world in different form since long time. Similarly trading in these substances has been carried on over a considerable period of time. Narcotic drug and psychotropic substances have been regarded as one of the worst enemies of the humans since centuries and it is same in this scientific and technological age. Drug trafficking and abuse is a global phenomenon and has acquired the dimension of epidemic, affects the economic policy of the state, corrupt the system and is also detrimental to the future of the Country. The illicit trafficking and abuse of these drug is raising at alarming rates and if the trafficking of these substances are not prevented then the same will bring big disaster and mismanagement in the system of governance, as well as future of mankind would be questionable. The drugs are cultivated and manufactured in some parts of the globe and are trafficked to other parts of the world by international criminal syndicates to satisfy the demands of the consuming public. Trafficking in narcotics is, therefore, a big challenge faced by the world community and the same needs to be addressed in order to find some practicable and long lasting solution. Inspite of the concerted efforts by various enforcement agencies both at the national and international level, the problem of trafficking continues to remain a big issue. There are a number of reasons for this illicit trade to continue and thrive unabated and it is believed that the most important factor which makes trafficking in narcotics a highly attractive proposition is that it is a high profitable criminal activity.