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VOL. 11, ISSUE 10 (2025)
Extradition in Transnational Drug Crimes: Legal and Jurisdictional Challenges in the Era of Globalization
Authors
Hatarto Pakpahan
Abstract
The escalation of transnational drug crimes
over the past decade has posed significant challenges for cross-border law
enforcement, particularly in the extradition of offenders. Variations in legal
systems, political interests, and limitations in international cooperation
frameworks have created legal gaps that perpetrators exploit to evade justice.
The existing literature reveals a lack of comprehensive studies that integrate
both the legal and practical dimensions of extradition in transnational drug
cases. This study examines the legal, political, and jurisdictional challenges
associated with extradition in such cases and provides policy recommendations
to enhance extradition mechanisms. Using a qualitative exploratory approach,
the study employs systematic document analysis of international legal
instruments, bilateral and multilateral extradition treaties, and case studies
from the United States, Jamaica, Mexico, and Ireland. Thematic analysis,
through open, axial, and selective coding, identifies key patterns of barriers.
The findings highlight that differences in legal standards and evidentiary
requirements are primary obstacles, while political considerations often shape
extradition decisions. Although extradition treaties remain central, informal
cooperation has proven more effective in practice. Addressing these challenges
requires harmonizing international legal frameworks, fostering political
commitment, and developing mechanisms to depoliticize the extradition process
to enhance the effectiveness of global efforts against transnational drug
crimes.
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Pages:103-108
How to cite this article:
Hatarto Pakpahan "Extradition in Transnational Drug Crimes: Legal and Jurisdictional Challenges in the Era of Globalization". International Journal of Law, Vol 11, Issue 10, 2025, Pages 103-108
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