Drug Trafficking

The list of offenses having to do with illegal narcotics is virtually limitless. From the origins of drug production to individual possession and consumption, every stage of the trade has an opportunity to result in unimaginable consequences.

This being said, the law does not consider an opium farmer or a cartel operator in the same light as someone caught with less than an ounce of marijuana. Trafficking, or the production, transportation, distribution, and sales aspects of the drug trade, is often dealt with more severely than crimes of possession.

The basic rationale behind this approach is that, were it not for the traffickers, the substances themselves would never reach the general public. Government agencies therefore devote a great amount of time and energy to attacking all levels of the supply chain.

Of course, with many narcotics manufactured in other countries, U.S. federal agents are hard-pressed to fight the roots of trafficking. Instead, they must focus efforts on undercutting the importation of drugs into our country and vigorously pursuing those who earn a living by dealing.

Role of Minors

It is estimated that nearly one million children under the age of 18 are involved in drug distribution in the United States alone. Across the globe, millions more play a part in all levels of trafficking. Child labor in cultivating narcotic-related crops is especially common in poor agricultural areas, such as those of South America and Asia.

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Conviction of a trafficking-related crime can ruin a life, resulting in years of jail time and hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines. If you have been implicated in this sort of offense, you will need the experienced help of a legal professional like Austin criminal attorney Ian Inglis. Contact his office today by calling 512-472-1950.