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Pacific islands are no longer free of organised crime

Virginia Comolli
11 July 2024
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12 min
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Organised crime in Pacific islands includes drugs and human trafficking and undermines stability by influencing political elites.

Summary

  1. Foreign criminals dominate, with groups collaborating for mutual benefit.
  2. Outside syndicates diversify into human trafficking and digital scams.
  3. The Pacific Islands Forum aims to try to reduce organised crime among its member nations..
READ: Pacific islands are no longer free of organised crime

References

  • Media Check: The STRATEGIST Australian Strategic Policy Institute ASPI Australian Commonwealth-owned independent, think tank: HIGH CREDIBILITY
  • Collections |The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
  • RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC
 

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