Drug trafficking as one of the types of organized crime

The article examines drug trafficking as one of the most common forms of organized crime. The structural features of drug networks, the mechanism of their functioning, as well as the methods and methods of activity of organized groups engaged in the production and sale of narcotic drugs are considered. The analysis of the main factors contributing to the development of drug crime, including social, economic and legal aspects, is given. The article also discusses the effectiveness of law enforcement measures aimed at combating drug trafficking, as well as the need for an integrated approach in the case of countering organized criminal groups. The focus is on the interaction of various government structures and the role of civil society in overcoming this problem.