human trafficking

Land Use/Forests

Interpol Finds Organized Crime’s Fingerprints on Gold Mining

May 2, 2022 News Editor Comments Off on Interpol Finds Organized Crime’s Fingerprints on Gold Mining

LYON, France, May 2, 2022 (ENS) – A new analysis for law enforcement by Interpol, the international police force, shows “the clear involvement of organized criminals in illegal gold mining, taking advantage of surging gold prices and leaving severe environmental degradation in their wake.” […]

At Risk

Fisheries Crime Tied to Explosives, Drugs, Human Trafficking

January 30, 2022 News Editor Comments Off on Fisheries Crime Tied to Explosives, Drugs, Human Trafficking

LYON, France, January 30, 2022 (ENS) – Fisheries crime is linked to other serious crimes such as human trafficking and the smuggling of drugs and explosives, Interpol’s environmental and maritime security teams report after a five-month intelligence operation spanning 34 countries and all oceans. […]