Sixth Grade
Worksheets
Pablo's Problem: Drug Trafficking in Colombia
Illegal drugs are a problem in many nations throughout the world. Did you ever wonder where illegal drugs come from and how they make it into the hands of ordinary people? It has to start somewhere.
Many of the ingredients for illegal drugs are grown illegally on farmland throughout the world. From there, the right mix is created, and the drug is smuggled to the places in the world where it can be sold for the highest profits. The combination of steps from growing the plants to selling the products for money is known as drug trafficking. One place that is known for drug trafficking is Colombia.
Pablo is a native to Colombia. The country of Colombia has the second largest number of people in South America. Colombia is known for its tropical rainforests and tropical coastal areas. Colombia is also known for its violence and drug trafficking.
