Drug Trafficking Policies
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A. Harrison Narcotics Act (HNA)- was passed in 1914 and completely banned the sale of substantial doses of opium and coca. Drug trafficking became a problem in the years to follow this act. In 1918 a special committee found that drug smuggling had increased.
B. Marijuana Act- was passed in 1937 a ....
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.... Stepping up security along the nations borders.
E. High-Level Contact Group for Drug Control (HLCG)- was established in March of 1996 by Presidents Clinton and Zedillo (of Mexico) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the fight against drug trafficking and reducing the consumption of illegal drugs. It has the following objectives:
Eliminate the illegal use of drugs in both societies, especially among the youth.
Increase the security along the common border, while maintain ....
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