Abstract
This research examined the distribution patterns of crystal methamphetamine in Anaocha LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria. The study adopted two research objectives which guided the study. The first objective was to identify the lower distribution channels of crystal methamphetamine while the second objective looked at the higher distribution channels of crystal methamphetamine in Anaocha LGA. Two theories were reviewed in the study which are the rational choice theory and the transgressive behavioral theory. The rational choice theory was the most suitable for the research and was therefore adopted as the theoretical framework. Mixed methods research design was used in the study. A sample size of 390 respondents was chosen for the study using the multi-stage sampling technique. Questionnaire schedule and in-depth interview guide were the quantitative and qualitative instruments respectively used to collect data in the study. The quantitative data were processed using statistical package for social science software (SPSS) and were analysed using frequency distribution tables, percentage & charts. Findings from the study show that hand-to-hand is the most common lower distribution pattern while airports were identified as the most common higher distribution pattern of crystal meth in Anaocha LGA. The study recommends among others that cutting off the supply chains from the various entry and manufacturing points within and outside the country is the most effective measure to prevent distribution of crystal meth in Anaocha LGA.