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Numerous organized criminal networks and terrorist groups use the region for illicit activities, such as arms and drug trafficking, money laundering, product piracy, and other criminal activities, capitalizing on its strategic location, history of contraband smuggling, and corrupt officials.
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Transnational organized crime encompasses virtually all serious profit-motivated criminal actions of an international nature where more than one country is involved. There are many activities that can be characterized as transnational organ-ized crime, including drug trafficking, smuggling of migrants,
The United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, adopted by General Assembly resolution 55/25 of 15 November 2000, is the main international instrument in the fight against transnational organized crime.
With the signing of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime in Palermo, Italy, in December 2000, the international com-munity demonstrated the political will to answer a global challenge with a global response. If crime crosses borders, so must law enforcement.
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UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION AGAINST TRANSNATIONAL ORGANIZED CRIME. Article 1 Statement of purpose The purpose of this Convention is to promote cooperation to prevent and combat transnational organized crime more effectively. Article 2 Use of terms For the purposes of this Convention:
Transnational organized crime (TOC) is no longer the sole preserve of specialist criminal organizations. It is now an essential strategy for armed groups around the world, and a source of funding for terrorists, corrupt politicians, warlords, and rogue governments.
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