Reasons Why People Engage in Drug Trafficking

Although drug trafficking is illegal and there are severe consequences for those caught. People still engage in drug trafficking due to the following reasons:

1. Greed: Many engage in drug trafficking due to greed, the desire to make money quickly and easily, and live a lavish life.  

2. Unemployment: Many graduates who are unable to get jobs or well-paying jobs can be lured into drug trafficking. They engage in drug trafficking to earn money to fend for themselves and their family.

3. Poverty: When someone comes from a poor background, they have fewer opportunities to get a good education and find a well-paying job, which can lead to desperation. As a result, such people might take the easy and quick route of trafficking drugs to generate income.

4. Ignorance: Lack of knowledge and ignorance have made many fall victim to drug traffickers. People end up trafficking drugs knowingly or unknowingly. The drug trafficker might be a friend of the family who tricks the unsuspecting person into carrying illicit drugs for them. Some get involved without knowing the consequences of what they are getting into.