Drugs and Terrorism

This week, you considered the links between certain drug smuggling cartels and terrorism. Some cartels engage in active terrorism themselves, while others partner with terror groups.

• What kind of anti-terrorism efforts can be utilized to fight drug trafficking? What kind of anti-drug efforts can be utilized to fight terrorism?
• What role should the U.S. State Department and the Customs and Border Patrol agency play in combating drug-related terrorism?
• Is profiling terrorist groups a worthwhile practice? Will it result in better prediction and control over terrorism? Why or why not?
• If profiling were to be allowed in general, what characteristics should law enforcement include in their profiles of people or groups to monitor?