BORDER SECURITY
Fighting crime in a fragmented landscape
W hether it be street violence, sexual exploitation of children, forced labour or the synthetic drug epidemic, transnational organised crime has grown in scale and complexity worldwide, driven by the evolution of criminal activity, increased connections and technological advances. In an era of globalisation and increased geopolitical tensions, the geographical footprint of organised crime groups continually changes. Police investigations reveal a fragmented landscape, where criminal entities strategically collaborate with local groups and even individuals, forming By Jürgen Stock, secretary-general, INTERPOL The world is facing a complex global security landscape and ever-mounting challenges, but INTERPOL’s initiatives to counter transnational organised crime groups serve as a beacon of multilateral cooperation
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G7 ITALY: THE APULIA SUMMIT — 2024
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