Source: Paris Pact
Geographical area: Global
Date: 28 August 2024
The report on the Organized Criminal Networks Linked with Drug Trafficking in the Eastern Indian Ocean Region is among the lates publications of the UNODC Global Programme on Criminal Networks Disruption (GPCD). This report provides an in-depth analysis of the organized criminal networks operating in the Eastern Indian Ocean, focusing on their organizational structures and the impact of geographical proximity to major drug-producing regions. It examines the complex dynamics of transnational drug smuggling in Maldives and Sri Lanka, highlighting the role of socio-cultural factors, corruption, and emerging trafficking routes. The report also addresses the increasing influence of maritime routes in drug trafficking and the evolving use of air and postal methods.
The publication can be accessed via the following link.
