cocaine trafficking

Cocaine trafficking involves the illegal production, transportation, and distribution of cocaine from its origin in countries like Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia to markets worldwide. Organizations involved often operate across borders, utilizing various methods such as concealed shipments, corrupt officials, and criminal networks to evade law enforcement. The process includes harvesting coca plants, processing them into powdered cocaine, and then smuggling it into different countries where it is sold illegally. Trafficking fuels violence, corruption, and public health issues due to the drug’s addictive nature and its illegal status.