Criminalization of Drug Trafficking as an International Crime; in the Context of International Criminal Law

The notion of international crimes is a determined and well-known concept in international law that often Refers to main international crimes that in nature are trans-boundary, grave and internationally punishable. Any criminal act when placed in the category of international crime will have some specific results such as possibility of applying universal jurisdiction and international court’s jurisdiction over it, and eventually emerging of international responsibility of related state. On the other side, widespread drug trafficking, due to its undeniable significance and trans-national nature has become of serious concern to the international community and must be considered whether drug trafficking based on its nature and feature can define as an international crime. At the end, it is evident that widespread drug trafficking could be in some cases an international crime and would be prosecuted and punished under international law, but it is hard in current legal circumstances.