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.
Existing actions to combat illicit trade
This chapter illustrates how governments, businesses and civil society have responded to the challenges posed by illicit alcohol trade in various ways, some of which are discussed in the section on the effects of the pandemic on the markets for illicit alcohol. There is also a summary of some other key actions taken at the governmental and intergovernmental levels, and by other key players.
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