Query: Is Drug Trafficking A Federal Offense?
Context: While you do not have to transport a controlled substance over state lines to be
guilty of drug trafficking, doing so is considered a federal offense, a much more
serious charge. This applies for every type of controlled substance, including
marijuana, because it is not legal in many other states and under federal law. You can also
be charged with federal drug trafficking if you use the mail system or a package
courier like FedEx or UPS to transport drugs over state lines.