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Drug trafficking as irregular warfare — and what can be done about it
« on: March 30, 2025, 10:39:37 am »
Drug trafficking as irregular warfare — and what can be done about it
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
 Thursday, Mar 27, 2025
 
On March 15, President Donald Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act against drug traffickers — a move that has been met with astonishment, particularly since the act originated in 1798 and has rarely been used since — beyond when the United States has been at war.

Although discussions surrounding the act are focusing on its effect on immigration, what is often getting lost in debates is the White House’s argument that drug trafficking constitutes a form of irregular warfare. Similarly, the administration has stirred up controversy by classifying drug traffickers as terrorists.

Can it be the case that drug traffickers are terrorists carrying out a form of irregular warfare — and if so, how could the U.S. military address this at a strategic level?

Can drugs be weapons of war?
The word “terrorism” has taken on new meaning in recent years. Although arguments can be made as to what signifies a terrorist activity, the concept of terrorism is most often associated with those who choose to do harm against civilians through acts of extreme violence or by mass casualty.

https://www.defensenews.com/opinion/2025/03/28/drug-trafficking-as-irregular-warfare-and-what-can-be-done-about-it/
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Re: Drug trafficking as irregular warfare — and what can be done about it
« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2025, 10:42:32 am »
Quote from: rangerrebew on March 30, 2025, 10:39:37 am

Can drugs be weapons of war?


Hitler was juiced just about 24/7 so I guess so. :taz:
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Re: Drug trafficking as irregular warfare — and what can be done about it
« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2025, 04:51:17 pm »
Well, here's one thing that can be "done about it".

When one of those drug-running mini-submarines falls into the sights of a U.S. Coast Guard or Navy vessel, it SHOULD NOT be apprehended and boarded.

Nope.
SHOOT IT OUT OF THE WATER.

The drug runners are waging warfare on the country.
Shouldn't we respond in kind ??

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