Why is the illicit drug trade considered a significant issue in India and globally
Amit Shah highlights the illicit drug trade as a major challenge both within India and on a global scale.
- Illicit drug trade poses a threat to public health by fueling addiction and substance abuse.
- It contributes to increased crime rates, including drug trafficking, money laundering, and violence.
- Organized criminal groups engage in the illicit drug trade, leading to corruption and instability in societies.
- The profits from the drug trade fund terrorist organizations, posing a threat to national security.
- It hampers economic growth by diverting resources away from legitimate businesses to the illegal drug market.
- Illicit drugs have a detrimental impact on individuals, families, and communities, leading to social issues like broken families and health problems.
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