21. The leaders also restated their aim of developing joint proposals for EU reform in areas such as organized crime and drug trafficking, the statement said. 22. The political instability has also been matched by an increase in violence and, according to intelligence reports, drug trafficking. 23. The suspects face a variety of federal charges including kidnapping, drug trafficking and weapons violations. 24. The trade is immensely lucrative, bringing in more money than most any other illegal smuggling except for drug trafficking. 25. Those who apply this calculus in Mexico see that crimes like kidnapping and drug trafficking have proven extremely lucrative in recent years, and punishment is rare. 26. Traditionally, according to law enforcement officials, drug trafficking has been its main source of income. 27. Peruvian investigators believe Montesinos amassed a fortune from arms dealing, drug trafficking and influence peddling. 28. Peruvian investigators say Montesinos and his military cronies amassed a fortune from arms dealing and drug trafficking. 29. Peruvian investigators say Montesinos amassed a fortune from arms dealing, drug trafficking and extortion. 30. Peruvian investigators say Montesinos and his cronies in the military amassed a fortune from arms dealing and drug trafficking. |