Goals:
- To clarify the complex processes and operational dynamics—including the roles played by important players and networks in these illegal activities—that enable the relationship between drug trafficking and organised crime.
- To evaluate how local communities, national economies, and international governance institutions are affected by the mutually beneficial relationship between drug trafficking and organised crime on a social, economic, and political level.
- To analyze the implications of the interconnection between drug trafficking and organized crime for law enforcement strategies, international cooperation, and policy development aimed at combating these intertwined threats.
- To pinpoint the weak points and difficulties in the current legal and enforcement systems that support the continuation of the association between drug trafficking and organized crime, with an emphasis on regulatory and cooperation gaps on a global scale.
- To propose evidence-based recommendations and best practices for enhancing international cooperation, strengthening legal frameworks, and implementing effective law enforcement strategies to dismantle the interconnection between drug trafficking and organized crime and mitigate their adverse effects on society.
By completing these objectives, the study hopes to advance knowledge of the intricate connection between drug trafficking and organized crime, offering practical advice and insights to help decision-makers in government, law enforcement, and international organizations tackle the many problems these intertwined illegal activities present.
