Abstract

CEBALLOS-ESPINOZA, Francisco et al. Drug traffickers in Chile. Statistical-descriptive analysis of subjects arrested for drug trafficking during the period 2017-2021. Rev. Crim. [online]. 2022, vol.64, n.2, pp.127-142.  Epub Feb 08, 2023. ISSN 1794-3108.  https://doi.org/10.47741/17943108.359.

Since ancient times, criminal behavior has been one of society’s main concerns. In particular, drug trafficking has mobilized state institutions and researchers from different areas of knowledge; however, in Chile, this manifestation of organized crime has been a phenomenon that has been little addressed and with little scientific evidence. Using the R programming language, a descriptive statistical study was conducted aimed at characterizing the current profile of the drug trafficker in Chile, based on the sociocriminogenic factors present in a sample of 28 397 subjects, who were arrested for drug trafficking during the period 2017-2021. The results obtained show the inexistence of a unique profile, however, it was established that it is -mostly- an adult male, of single marital status, averaging 32.5 years of age, without a formal job or trade, with a police record and a criminal career characterized by criminal versatility. The role of foreigners, women and adolescents in drug trafficking was also discussed, since, although their statistical frequency is higher than in other crimes, their participation in the criminal structure continues to be limited to the lowest links in the organization.

Keywords : Organized crime; drug traffickers; illicit drug trafficking.

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