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.
Illicit trade in alcohol – what we know so far?
This chapter analyses the illicit alcohol market in depth. In addition to provide general information on the scale and magnitude of the market, it identifies the main drivers of this market, whose profitability is particularly high due to the specific taxation (excise tax) of alcohol. It also analyses the role of organised crime in this market as well as elements related to the penalties incurred. Finally, it addresses a specific aspect of the illicit alcohol market by focusing on counterfeit alcohol.
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