Drug Trafficking

Conspiracy theories surrounding drug trafficking often involve allegations of government involvement or collusion in the illegal drug trade. These theories suggest that government officials or agencies may be involved in the production, transportation, or distribution of drugs in order to profit from the illicit drug market or to further other goals.

One example of a conspiracy theory involving drug trafficking is the so-called “Dark Alliance” scandal, which emerged in the 1990s. This theory alleged that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) was involved in the importation of crack cocaine into the United States in the 1980s, and that the profits from the sale of the drugs were used to support the Contra rebels in Nicaragua. The theory was based on reporting by journalist Gary Webb, who claimed to have found evidence of CIA involvement in the drug trade.

While the CIA did provide support to the Contras during this time period, and there was some evidence of drug trafficking by individual Contras, an official investigation by the CIA’s Inspector General found no evidence to support the claim that the CIA was directly involved in the importation of drugs. However, the investigation did find that some CIA officials were aware of the drug trafficking activities of the Contras and failed to take action to stop it.