Agencies That Control Drug Trafficking
Meaning of Agencies
Agencies are official organizations or bodies set up by the government to perform specific tasks or provide certain services. Examples include the police, customs, or health organizations.
Agencies That Control Drug Trafficking
These are government organizations whose job is to prevent, detect, and stop the illegal production, sale, and distribution of drugs.
They enforce laws, seize illegal drugs, arrest traffickers, and educate the public about the dangers of drug abuse. Examples include NDLEA, NAFDAC, Customs, Police, NSCDC, and DSS.
Agencies That Control Drug Trafficking in Nigeria
- NDLEA – National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.
- NAFDAC – National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control.
- EFCC – Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
- Nigeria Police Force.
- Nigeria Customs Service.
- Nigerian Correctional Service (Prisons).
- Nigeria Immigration Service.
- Navy, Air Force, and Army (support at borders and coasts).
Duties of the Agencies
NDLEA
- Educates the public on drug dangers.
- Seizes and destroys illicit drugs, farms, and laboratories.
- Arrests traffickers, prosecutes offenders.
- Rehabilitates drug addicts.
NAFDAC
- Regulates and approves legal drugs.
- Closes down fake chemists and unlicensed pharmacies.
- Fights counterfeit and substandard medicines.
EFCC
- Investigates drug-related financial crimes.
- Seizes and recovers assets from traffickers.
Police Force
- Arrests drug users and traffickers in communities.
- Investigates and supports prosecution.
Nigerian Customs Service
- Monitors imports/exports to stop smuggling at ports and borders.
Nigerian Correctional Service (Prisons)
- Keeps traffickers in custody after conviction.
- Provides rehabilitation in prison.
Immigration, Navy, Air Force, Army
- Prevent traffickers’ movement across borders and coastlines.
Revision Questions
- What does NDLEA stand for and what is its main function?
- State the full meaning of NAFDAC and one role it plays in controlling drugs.
- How does the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) help to stop drug trafficking?
- Mention two ways the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is involved in controlling drug trafficking.
- What is the role of NSCDC in preventing drug abuse?
- Explain how the Department of State Services (DSS) supports anti-drug operations in Nigeria.
