Reading Assignment for Section 5.3

Read the following subsection from our online textbook: Section 5.3: Drug Interdiction and Border Control.

What You Will Learn

In this section, you’ll explore the critical role of drug interdiction in stopping illegal drugs from crossing borders via land, sea, and air. You’ll learn about the tools and methods used by law enforcement, the tactics employed by traffickers, and the importance of international cooperation. By the end, you’ll understand the complexities of combating global drug smuggling and the strategies used to enhance interdiction efforts.

Student Learning Outcomes for Section 5.3: Drug Interdiction and Border Control

• SLO 1: Define drug interdiction and explain its role in preventing illegal drugs from entering a country through land, sea, and air routes.
• SLO 2: Identify the techniques and tools used in land border interdiction, including vehicle inspections, drug-sniffing dogs, and strategies to detect cross-border tunnels.
• SLO 3: Describe the methods employed in maritime and air drug interdiction, including the role of the Coast Guard, Navy, and international aviation authorities in combating smuggling by sea and air.
• SLO 4: Analyze the smuggling tactics used by traffickers, such as sophisticated concealment methods, human couriers, and the use of drones, and evaluate law enforcement strategies to counter these efforts.
• SLO 5: Discuss the importance of international collaboration in drug interdiction, highlighting the roles of joint task forces, intelligence sharing, and training exercises in disrupting global trafficking networks.

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