Unseen Impacts of Global Activities on Local Communities

Global activities such as money laundering from maritime drug trafficking have significant repercussions on local communities. For instance, in Vancouver, illicit funds have been funneled into the real estate market, leading to a spike in property prices. This trend is not exclusive to Vancouver but also observed in other regions like Missouri, Kansas, and Dubai. Moreover, the drug crisis in the United States has resulted in a staggering $150 billion expenditure on illicit drugs. This illicit drug trade, infiltrating the country via various means, poses a severe threat to the youth population, with drug overdoses surpassing the fatalities caused by cancer and gun violence.