Organised Crime

The Intersection of Organised Crime and Human Trafficking

Organised crime is a global phenomenon that involves criminal networks engaging in a range of illegal activities, including drug trafficking, extortion, and human trafficking. The latter involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to exploit vulnerable individuals for labor or sexual purposes.

Organised crime groups are often involved in human trafficking because it is a lucrative and low-risk activity. Traffickers can make significant profits from exploiting vulnerable individuals, and the clandestine nature of trafficking can make it difficult for law enforcement to detect and investigate.

To combat organised crime and human trafficking, it is important to understand the ways in which these issues intersect. This can involve improving intelligence gathering and sharing between law enforcement agencies, developing effective investigation and prosecution strategies, and providing support to victims of trafficking.

Organised crime and human trafficking are complex issues that require a coordinated and sustained response from a range of stakeholders, including government agencies, law enforcement, civil society organizations, and the private sector. By working together, we can help ensure that vulnerable individuals are protected from exploitation and that organised crime groups are brought to justice.