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UNODC

Maritime News 

Crime, corruption, maritime insecurity and the environment: why a criminal justice approach is necessary to protect our oceans

12th August 20228th August 2022 Tony Kingham maritime security, united nations, UNODC

The ocean provides us with half of our oxygen. It is the main source of sustenance for more than one

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News Smuggling 

Boat Drivers and Smuggling Networks: New UNODC Research Questions Assumptions about Smuggling of Migrants by Sea

9th August 20229th August 2022 NeilWalker bordersecurity, maritimesecurity, smuggling, trafficking, UNODC

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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Drugs News 

Cocaine Insights 4 launched with spotlight on COVID-19 impacts on regional and transatlantic cocaine routes through Brazil

21st July 202220th July 2022 Tony Kingham drug smuggling, drug trafficking, UNODC

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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Drugs News 

UNODC World Drug Report 2022 highlights trends on cannabis post-legalization, environmental impacts of illicit drugs, and drug use among women and youth

7th July 20224th July 2022 Tony Kingham drug smuggling, drug trafficking, UNODC

Cannabis legalization in parts of the world appears to have accelerated daily use and related health impacts, according to the

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Human Trafficking News 

UNODC Enhancing Criminal Justice Responses to Trafficking in Persons in Eastern Africa

1st February 202231st January 2022 NeilWalker bordersecurity, humantrafficking, UNODC

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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News Terrorism 

UNODC further Enhancing Regional Counter-Terrorism Capacity in Eastern Africa

16th December 202115th December 2021 NeilWalker bordersecurity, bordertech, counter terrorism, UNODC

Eastern Africa continues to be confronted with serious and evolving threats of terrorism which threatens peace and security and undermines

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Human Trafficking News 

Americas: 216 arrests in INTERPOL-led operation against migrant smuggling and human trafficking

13th December 202110th December 2021 Tony Kingham europol, human trafficking, interpol, iom, UNODC

An operation led by INTERPOL targeting migrant smuggling and human trafficking across the Americas has sparked 216 arrests and the

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News Terrorism 

UNODC and EAPCCO Strengthening Investigation and Intelligence Capacity to Counter Links between Terrorism and Transnational Organized Crime in Eastern Africa

13th September 202113th September 2021 NeilWalker bordersecurity, cooperation, counter terrorism, UNODC

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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Human Trafficking News 

Colombian police take down criminal group behind human trafficking

25th August 202124th August 2021 Tony Kingham human trafficking, interpol, UNODC

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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News Organised Crime Terrorism 

Republic of the Philippines signs MoU with UNOCT for capacity-building to detect the travel of terrorists and serious criminals

19th August 202118th August 2021 NeilWalker border security, counter terrorism, UNODC

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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Human Trafficking News 

UNODC Highlights Lack of Justice for Migrants Abused on Smuggling Routes

2nd July 202129th June 2021 NeilWalker border security, migrantsmuggling, thb, UNODC

A new UNODC study highlights migrants who use smuggling networks to flee their home countries are often subjected to extreme

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Drugs News 

UNODC report: COVID restrictions fail to slow the expansion of synthetic drug production and trafficking in East and Southeast Asia

10th June 202110th June 2021 NeilWalker border security, drug smuggling, organisedcrime, UNODC

A new report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime confirms that the synthetic drug market in East

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Features 

Building Better Borders in Southeast Asia

2nd June 20212nd June 2021 NeilWalker border security, drug smuggling, drugs, UNODC

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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News Organised Crime 

Crime Commission adopts seven resolutions and highlights the importance of international cooperation in addressing crime and promoting the rule of law

25th May 202124th May 2021 Tony Kingham cross border crime, UNODC

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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News Smuggling 

UNODC Launch Annual ‘Global Programme for Combating Wildlife and Forest Crime’ Report

4th March 20214th March 2021 NeilWalker border security, UNODC, wildlifecrime, wildlifetrafficking

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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Drugs News 

UNODC report: opium production drops again in Myanmar as the synthetic drug market expands

11th February 2021 NeilWalker drug trafficking, drugs, UNODC

A new report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) confirms that production and demand for opium

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Human Trafficking 

UNODC Launch Global Report on Trafficking in Persons

3rd February 20213rd February 2021 NeilWalker humantrafficking, trafficking, UNODC

The fifth Global Report on Trafficking in Persons by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), has been

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Maritime Organised Crime 

New U.S. Funding to UNODC’s Container Control Program Helps Afghanistan Secure its Borders

2nd February 20212nd February 2021 NeilWalker border security, cross border crime, drugs, maritime, UNODC

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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