Document Type
Original Study
Subject Areas
Political Science
Keywords
Africa, Drug Trafficking, UNODC, Europe, International Community
Abstract
Africa is a pivotal continent for international drug traffickers and criminal organizations. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) estimates, approximately 40 to 50 tons of cocaine destined for the European market passes through the African continent each year.1 The illicit profits from such activities amount to at least 1.8 billion dollars, but it could be much larger according to some estimates. Such profits provide drug traffickers with the financial means to destabilize already weak governmental structures and law enforcement institutions in various African countries. This massive profits fuel a trade that has far reaching consequences for Africa and the destination countries for these illegal drugs. What is the impact of the illicit drug trade on Africa?
How to Cite This Article
Rousseau, Richard
(2017)
"West Africa – the Region’s Pivotal Role in
International Drug Trafficking,"
Khazar Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences: Vol. 20:
Iss.
4, Article 2.
DOI: 10.5782/2223-2621.2017.20.4.19
Available at:
https://kjhss.khazar.org/journal/vol20/iss4/2
Publication Date
2017