Illicit Trade in High-Risk Sectors
Implications of Illicit Alcohol for Public Health and Criminal Networks
Trade in illicit alcohol products is an attractive target for organised crime, as both the market and potential profits are large, in some cases requiring little investment. The illicit alcohol trade not only fuels criminal networks, but also poses significant risks to public health and safety. This report structures and enhances existing evidence on illicit alcohol trade. It examines the nature and scope of illicit trade in the sector, assesses the impacts of illicit trade on socio-economic development, and identifies the factors driving illicit trade in the sector.
Direct impacts of illicit trade in alcohol
This chapter deals with the impacts of illicit trade in alcohol and shows that it can affect economies in a number of ways, including through effects on consumer health and government revenues, as well as impacts on legitimate producers and on efforts to pursue sustainable development goals, which are compromised due to the role of organised crime in the market.
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