Narcoterrorism
Narcoterrorism (pronounced: nar·co·ter·ror·ism, /ˌnärkōˈterəˌrizəm/) is a term coined by former President Fernando Belaúnde Terry of Peru in 1983 to describe the actions of terrorist groups that are involved in the drug trade to fund their activities.
Etymology
The term is a portmanteau of the words "narcotics" and "terrorism". It was first used to describe the actions of the Shining Path, a Maoist guerrilla group in Peru that used the drug trade to finance their activities.
Definition
Narcoterrorism refers to the use of drug trafficking to fund terrorism. This can involve the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, and sale of narcotics, particularly in regions where the rule of law is weak or non-existent. The profits from these activities are then used to finance terrorist activities, including the purchase of weapons, the recruitment and training of new members, and the planning and execution of terrorist attacks.
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- Medical encyclopedia article on Narcoterrorism
- Wikipedia's article - Narcoterrorism
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