Author

  • Zarina Othman

    • The National University of Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
    • Malaysia

  • Mohamad Daud Druis

    • The National University of Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
    • Malaysia

Abstract

The issue of international drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking is a problem that is often associated with transnational organised crimes. Malaysia is of no exception where the threat from drug syndicates has become more prevalent especially since the existence of the internet facilities all over the world. Thus, this paper examines the reason why the juvenile are exposed to illicit drugs and are vulnerable to become victims to these substances to an extent that they are caught as Juvana offenders. This paper applying neolibralisme theoretical approach, as a guiding and analyzing the issue of juvenile involvement in illicit drug trafficking in Malaysia. Primary data was collected through document analysis, interviews, and for the case study, an interview was carried out on selected Juvana offenders. The findings of the research have shown the roles of the syndicates, to recruit the juvenile as trafficker as well as to bind them from staying away from the syndicate after they are released from the detention. It is hoped that by creating a more effective and systematic policy, the threat on juvenile from the illicit drug issue can be addressed accordingly and in turn, will enable them to contribute to the development and security of the country in the future.

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Othman, Z., & Druis, M. D. (2014). Illicit Drug Syndication Threat towards Juvenile in Malaysia. Journal of Social and Development Sciences, 5(4), 284-291. https://doi.org/10.22610/jsds.v5i4.828

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Vol. 5 No. 4 (2014) Climate, Equity & Community Empowerment View issue contents

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2014-12-30

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