Crime, corruption, maritime insecurity and the environment: why a criminal justice approach is necessary to protect our oceans
The ocean provides us with half of our oxygen. It is the main source of sustenance for more than one
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Boat Drivers and Smuggling Networks: New UNODC Research Questions Assumptions about Smuggling of Migrants by Sea
In the final months of 2020, when the world was still reeling from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands
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Cocaine Insights 4 launched with spotlight on COVID-19 impacts on regional and transatlantic cocaine routes through Brazil
The global production of cocaine has reached record levels, amounting to 1,982 tons as of 2020. Trafficking routes are determined by
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UNODC World Drug Report 2022 highlights trends on cannabis post-legalization, environmental impacts of illicit drugs, and drug use among women and youth
Cannabis legalization in parts of the world appears to have accelerated daily use and related health impacts, according to the
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UNODC Enhancing Criminal Justice Responses to Trafficking in Persons in Eastern Africa
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) within the framework of the Regional Programme for Eastern Africa (2016-2021)
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UNODC further Enhancing Regional Counter-Terrorism Capacity in Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa continues to be confronted with serious and evolving threats of terrorism which threatens peace and security and undermines
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Americas: 216 arrests in INTERPOL-led operation against migrant smuggling and human trafficking
An operation led by INTERPOL targeting migrant smuggling and human trafficking across the Americas has sparked 216 arrests and the
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UNODC and EAPCCO Strengthening Investigation and Intelligence Capacity to Counter Links between Terrorism and Transnational Organized Crime in Eastern Africa
The Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (EAPCCO) Regional Counter-Terrorism Centre of Excellence (CTCoE) and UNODC recently presented a 5-day
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Colombian police take down criminal group behind human trafficking
Colombian A three-year investigation has concluded with police in Colombia arresting six individuals believed to be behind the trafficking and
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Republic of the Philippines signs MoU with UNOCT for capacity-building to detect the travel of terrorists and serious criminals
The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines signed a Memorandum of
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UNODC Highlights Lack of Justice for Migrants Abused on Smuggling Routes
A new UNODC study highlights migrants who use smuggling networks to flee their home countries are often subjected to extreme
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UNODC report: COVID restrictions fail to slow the expansion of synthetic drug production and trafficking in East and Southeast Asia
A new report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime confirms that the synthetic drug market in East
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Building Better Borders in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is one of the globe’s most diverse regions, home to varied natural landscapes, remarkable biodiversity, and dozens of
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Crime Commission adopts seven resolutions and highlights the importance of international cooperation in addressing crime and promoting the rule of law
The thirtieth session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (Crime Commission, CCPCJ) concluded in Vienna on 21 May.
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UNODC Launch Annual ‘Global Programme for Combating Wildlife and Forest Crime’ Report
It is impossible to identify clear pan-continental, let alone global, trends on how COVID-19 has impacted wildlife crime to date.
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UNODC report: opium production drops again in Myanmar as the synthetic drug market expands
A new report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) confirms that production and demand for opium
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UNODC Launch Global Report on Trafficking in Persons
The fifth Global Report on Trafficking in Persons by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), has been
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New U.S. Funding to UNODC’s Container Control Program Helps Afghanistan Secure its Borders
The United States is pleased to announce a $3.4 million contribution to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
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