What is a drug mule?

A drug mule is a person who transports illegal drugs across borders or through checkpoints for criminal organizations. They typically conceal drugs inside their body, luggage, or possessions in order to avoid detection by law enforcement. Drug mules may be recruited or coerced into this dangerous activity, and are often paid a relatively small amount of money for taking on significant legal risks. Being caught as a drug mule can result in severe criminal charges and imprisonment.