The drug cartels attacks upon the Mexican military and police alone are extremely disturbing. An article covering the war depicts a vivid picture of the violence stating “Brutality has become a type of game for some of the organizations, which have begun rolling heads onto crowded dance floors, strapping skinned faces onto soccer balls, and leaving clear signs of torture on corpses” (Gray para.11). American military grade weapons are also being smuggled into Mexico at an alarming rate, suggesting that the war should not only be focused on drugs. According to writer Peter Katel, “The ATF estimates that 90% of gangs weapons come from north of the border” and “The Mexican Government estimates that up to 2,000 weapons a day crosses the border” (1014). The violence also has eye opening statistics of the increasing death rate stemming from the war.
the corruption in the government of mexico has led the drug cartels to become more powerful and violent in mexico. lifting the amnesty would increase the nations economy in a good way and create many jobs for americans. For mexicans entering the united states illigally there are so many opportunities such as jobs and shelter. everyday people in mexico fear the country they are in if we lift the immigration laws and grant amnesty to all immigrants we can asssure all immigrants
Drug Trafficking in the United States Drug Trafficking in the United States Every day drug trafficking is becoming more of a problem, especially in the United States. This problem keeps getting bigger because of the demand for drugs in the United States. According to CBS News, “Despite tough anti-drug laws, a new survey shows the U.S. has the highest level of illegal drug use in the world. The World Health Organization's survey of legal and illegal drug use in 17 countries, including the Netherlands and other countries with less stringent drug laws, shows Americans report the highest level of cocaine and marijuana use.” (Warner, 2008). As the demand for drug rises every day, the Mexican cartels keep finding ways to smuggle drugs to the
[32][33][34] Although Mexican drug cartels, or drug trafficking organizations, have existed for several decades, they have become more powerful since the demise of the Colombian Cali and Medellín cartels in the 1990s. Mexican drug cartels now dominate the wholesale illicit drug market and in 2007 controlled 90% of the cocaine
Drug Trafficking in United States: Use of Mules During my preliminary search into drug trafficking in the United States, I was shocked to discovered I am living in a high location involved in drug trafficking. Although Texas is identified for many crimes involving the Mexican cartels, one underline fact is the drug trafficking and the use of “mules”. “Mules,” are the use of human or vehicles to transport narcotics into the United States. According to recent reports by the Drug Enforcement Administration or DEA (2012) “recent interagency intelligence assessment approximately 65 percent of the cocaine smuggled into the United States crosses the Southwest borders with the aid of “mules”. The main reason I choose this topic is due to a recent involvement of a close friend of the family.
Drug trafficking is a global illicit trade involving the civilization, manufactures, distributions and sales of substances which are subject to drug prohibition laws (UNODC intro). This has become a growing problem in the world today; most people think it is a fast and easy way to make money, but not paying attention to the consequences that come along with the situation. Money serves as a major factor in the war on drugs. The money that results from drug trafficking seems a primary reason why controlling illegal drugs, or banning them in that case, poses as a difficult task. There are many risks when it comes to dealing drugs, no matter what kind of drug you are selling you are liable to end up in jail right along with the murders, and the rapist (Jake, 2006).
The illegal drug market in the United States is one of the most profitable in the world. As such, it attracts sophisticated and aggressive drug traffickers. Diverse groups traffic and distribute illegal drugs. Criminal organizations operating from South America smuggle cocaine and heroin into the U.S. via a number of routes. Furthermore, criminal groups operating from Mexico smuggle cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, amphetamines, and marijuana into the United States.
Drug Trafficking in the United States: New York America’s use and distribution of illegal narcotics directly contribute to the violence that plagues New York City streets. One would advance that drugs are the ‘underworld economy’ in America. They are being smuggled into the U.S from every direction and all kinds of ways. They are trafficked in and distributed to people of every age, race and social stature. According to a 2010 survey, the estimated populations of Americans that use drugs are 22 million (NSDUH, 2010).
Mexican Border -- Reducing Drug Trafficking Marcello Robinson ENG 122 English Composition II Professor: Jenna Fussell 9 April 2012 US Borders -- Reducing Drug Trafficking Part I: Thesis The illegal drug market in the United States is one of the most profitable in the world. As such, it attracts one of the most ruthless, violent, and sophisticated drug traffickers (Agency, 2004). The violent Mexican drug cartels continue trafficking marijuana into the United States and each cartel earns up to $2 billion annually by pushing their drugs onto America territory. Currently, the U.S. Border Patrol employs over 20,000 federal agents that specifically deal with patrolling the Mexican border (Freedom, 2011). “Marijuana
The Mexican Drug Wars which have brutally caused harm to the people of Mexico are spilling over into the United States through the entrance of illegal immigrants. Contrary to common belief, the threat of violence has infiltrated the country beyond just the bordering states. Violence from Mexican gang members has reached areas as far from the border as Anchorage, Alaska (Caldwell 1). This is a serious threat to all U.S. citizens and could be avoided if the entrance of illegal immigrants could be ended. The Arizona immigration law would be instrumental in helping to keep illegal immigrants out of the United States especially because, “Arizona and Atlanta are seeing the worst of the violence because they are major drug distribution hubs thanks to their webs of interstate highways,” (Caldwell 2).