The illegal drug trade is a global black market, dedicated to cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and sale of drugs, which are subject to drug prohibition laws. Most jurisdictions prohibit trade, except under license, of many types of drugs by drug prohibition laws. A UN report said "the global drug trade generated an estimated US$321.6 billion in 2003.
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No, buying drugs via apps isn’t safer
Markets for illicit drugs are constantly evolving to increase profits and reduce risks to suppliers in response to law enforcement ...
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This AI-powered scanner will sniff out your drugs in the mail
The AI can already detect weapons and explosives, and will soon learn to identify synthetic drugs.
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This is how Dutch police know you're buying drugs online
Suspicious cryptocurrency transactions can be detected through forensic analysis software and the police is using that ...
