MEANING OF DRUG TRAFFICKING AND EFFECTS OF TRAFFICKING

Drug Trafficking is the transferring of illicit drugs without permission from one location or territory to another

Subject : Security Education

Class : BASIC 9 / JSS 3

Week 3

Topic :

MEANING OF DRUG TRAFFICKING AND EFFECTS OF TRAFFICKING

Behavioural Objectives : At the end of the lesson, learners will be able to

• Say the meaning of Drug Trafficking
• Explain the causes of Drug Trafficking or why people get themselves involved in Drug Trafficking
• List out the effects of Drug Trafficking
• Discuss the necessary punishment for Drug Traffickers

Previous Knowledge : Learners have prior knowledge of

 RAPE CAUSES EFFECTS AND PUNISHMENT FOR A RAPIST

in their previous class

Content : 

WEEK 3

WHAT IS THE MEANING OF DRUG TRAFFICKING 

Drug trafficking refers to the illegal act of carrying or transporting hard drugs like cocaine,heroin,Indian hemp and many others within or outside a country,

Drug trafficking is the process of illegally transporting drugs for the purpose of selling them. Drugs that are commonly trafficked include cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and marijuana. Drug trafficking is a global problem that affects both developed and developing countries. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, drug trafficking is the world’s most profitable form of organized crime, generating an estimated $321.6 billion annually.

Those who engage in this illegal business are called drug traffickers or drug barons

Drug trafficking is a serious offence which attracts death sentence in some countries like INDONESIA,SAUDI ARABIS,MALAYSIA,ETC;

Drug traffickers are treats to the security of the nation,

WHY PEOPLE ENGAGE IN DRUG TRAFFICKING

1. Economic Reasons

One of the primary reasons that people get involved in drug trafficking is for economic reasons. Drug trafficking can be a very profitable business, and it often requires little initial investment. Additionally, drug traffickers may be able to avoid taxes and other costs associated with legal businesses. This can make drug trafficking an attractive option for people who are looking to make a lot of money quickly.

2. Political Reasons

Another reason that people may get involved in drug trafficking is for political reasons. In some cases, drug traffickers may be able to gain political power or influence by controlling the drug trade in a particular area. Additionally, drug trafficking can provide financial support for terrorist organizations or other groups that engage in political violence.

3. Personal Reasons

Some people may also get involved in drug trafficking for personal reasons, such as to finance a addiction or to pay off debts. Poverty and unemployment are the other reasons that people give for Trafficking drugs. Additionally, some people may become involved in drug trafficking because they have been coerced or threatened by others, peers or cult members.

EFFECTS OF DRUG TRAFFICKING:

The effects of drug trafficking include the following;

1. It dents the nations image

2. It attracts imprisonment

3.It causes untimely death

4. It increases crime rates

5. It brings shame to the family

PREVENTION OF DRUG TRAFFICKING:

1. Education: children in primary and secondary schools should be exposed to the basic facts about drugs trafficking

2. Provision of more Jobs

3. Poverty Alleviation programs

4. Support for law enforcement agents

4. International cooperation

PUNISHMENT FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING;

1. Imprisonment

2. Death

3. Assets may be forfeited 

4. Payment of fines

Presentation: The topic is presented step by step.

Step 1 : The subject teacher revises the previous topics with the young learners

Step 2 : The instructor introduces the new topic by asking these learners the questions that are related to the topic

What do you understand by drug trafficking?

state five reasons why people engage in drug trafficking

List four ways of preventing drugs trafficking

state the punishment for drug trafficking,

Step 3 : The teacher allows the learners to give out their own contributions and he corrects them when the needs arise

Evaluation :

1. What is Drug Trafficking
2. Write out two causes of Drug Trafficking.
3. What are the reasons for drug trafficking. Mention two reasons why people get themselves involved in Drug Trafficking
4. List out four effects of Drug Trafficking
5. Discuss three necessary punishment for Drug Traffickers

Conclusion

The subject teacher goes round to mark and does the necessary corrections. He or she uses the opportunity to reteach the same topic to learners that didn’t quiet get it right the first time.

ASSIGNMENT :

Explain human trafficking