1. Drug Trafficking and Violence
The drug trafficking does not have a definite beginning for it has existed as long as the drugs themselves. Being that the drug trade was legal before the introduction of drug prohibition, the history of drug trade can be closely tied to that of drug prohibition. ... In fact alcohol was one of the first drugs banned within the United States, it was banned during the 20's by the 18th amendment and was later repealed by the twenty first amendment. ... Drug Enforcement Administration described Carrillo as the most powerful drug trafficker of his era. ... Gangs also smuggle drugs into th...
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