Legal and Institutional Challenges in Curbing Drug Trafficking in Mainland Tanzania.

Rweshabura,, Christina Gervas (2024) Legal and Institutional Challenges in Curbing Drug Trafficking in Mainland Tanzania. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

Drug trafficking is a problem which affects the world and Tanzania is not exonerated from the problem. To address the ever-increasing number of illicit drugs, various measures have been taken including enacting laws and establishment of institutions to fight drug problem. However, the problem still exists. According to the National Drug Situation Report of 2020 the DCEA seized more than 13.23 tons of marijuana and in April 2022 DCEA seized about 859.36 kg comprising heroin and methamphetamine; hence this study intended to evaluate the legal gaps and institutional challenges in the prevention and control of drugs in Mainland Tanzania. To accomplish this purpose, the study applied doctrinal research method supplemented with comparative study method. The study has found that there are various legal and institutional challenges which hinder effective implementation of the laws, namely: discretionary powers in providing punishment; the absence of rules regarding drugs that are prohibited, unrestricted legal ability in entering nolle proseque, committal proceedings, different institutions governing the control of drug trafficking with different hierarchies as well as limited staff and financial resources that prevent DCEA from conducting operations, inspection and search to address drug trafficking problems in the country. This study recommends to the Government for amendment of the laws to address the identified legal challenges and administrative measures to ensure effective prosecution, conviction and sentencing of offenders considering practices from other countries. Keywords: Legal, Institutional, Drug, Tanzania.

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Subjects: 300 Social Sciences > 340 Law
Divisions: Faculty of Law > Faculty of Law
Depositing User: Mr Habibu Kazimzuri
Date Deposited: 19 Feb 2026 11:40
Last Modified: 19 Feb 2026 11:40
URI: http://repository.out.ac.tz/id/eprint/5065

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