There exists observable complicity by law enforcement agents in illicit drug networks for financial gain and yet the problem remains under-researched. Thus, this study explored the connection between cannabis use/users and the connivance of narcotic agents in Afikpo North LGA of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Purposive and snowballing sampling techniques were employed in selecting a sample of 21, comprising 18 regular ‘Igbo Bunks’ (specially designed marijuana-smoking joints) patronisers and three dealers (Bunk owners/managers). Qualitative thematic method was adopted in analysing the data generated from in-depth oral interviews. Findings revealed that three popular Bunks operate unhidden and were well-known to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and Nigeria Police Force (NPF), but little or no action has been taken to close them down. Although the outcome of the connivance has led to an increase in the price of cannabis due to illegal monetary compensation given to law enforcers to secure their approval, recurring use has also been recorded due to the ostensible comfort and protection these joints offer to customers. Organised marijuana smoking is a fast growing but underexplored ‘law-enforcement problem’ to watch and therefore further empirical studies on the phenomenon is suggested to further direct policy and action. There is urgent need for community responses and partnership with law enforcement agents. Since the most visible part of drug issue takes place in our neighbourhoods, this security synergy is necessary and timely for effective prevention and control of the phenomenon.

执法人员在非法毒品网络中为了经济利益存在可观的共谋行为，但问题仍在研究中。因此，本研究探讨了尼日利亚埃博尼州Afikpo North LGA的大麻使用/使用者与麻醉剂纵容之间的联系。目的性和滚雪球采样技术用于选择21个样本，其中包括18个常规的“ Igbo Bunks”（专门设计的大麻烟接头）顾客和三个经销商（Bunk所有者/经理）。采用定性专题方法分析深入口头访谈产生的数据。调查结果显示，三个受欢迎的铺位没有被隐藏，并且在国家禁毒执法局（NDLEA）和尼日利亚警察部队（NPF）中广为人知，但是没有采取任何行动来关闭它们。尽管宽容的结果导致了大麻价格的上涨，这是由于向执法人员提供了非法货币补偿以确保他们的批准，但由于这些关节为客户提供的表面上的舒适感和保护，也记录了其反复使用。有组织的大麻吸烟是一个快速增长但尚未得到充分研究的“执法问题”，因此建议对这种现象进行进一步的实证研究，以进一步指导政策和行动。迫切需要社区回应并与执法人员建立伙伴关系。由于毒品问题最明显的部分发生在我们的社区，因此这种安全协同作用对于及时有效地预防和控制这一现象是必要和及时的。