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Drug Trafficking and Drug Distribution<\/h1>\n
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\n By Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Steven Ellison, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Drug trafficking is selling, transporting, or importing illegal drugs. Another name for this crime is drug distribution.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n

Drug distribution or trafficking is criminalized by both federal and state laws. Such laws penalize the selling, transportation, and illegal import of unlawful controlled substances. Among others, these include marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamines.<\/p>\r\n

Drug Trafficking: Crime Overview<\/h2>\r\n

Drug trafficking is both a federal crime and a felony crime. This means:<\/p>\r\n