In the ever-evolving landscape of global security threats, narco-terrorism stands out as a particularly insidious and complex challenge. Combining the brutality of terrorism with the vast resources of the illicit drug trade, narco-terrorism poses a multifaceted threat to national security, political stability and public health across the world. It represents not just a criminal enterprise but a form of asymmetric warfare that thrives on corruption, fear and violence.   Narco-