Organized crime fuels armed conflicts by escalating tensions, increasing violence, and intensifying competition for illicit profits and territorial control.‌ More in our latest report on the Sahel: 

Organized crime exploits global trade routes and tech to traffic synthetic drugs, precursors & profits — threatening communities worldwide. UNODC’s Synthetic Drug Strategy strengthens early… BronOrganized crime exploits global trade routes and tech to traffic synthetic drugs, precursors & profi 

Minerals and metals are essential for industry and the economy.Yet criminal actors exploit extraction, trade and refining infrastructure through corruption, violence or coercion.Learn how it… BronMinerals and metals are essential for industry and the economy. Yet criminal actors exploit extracti 

From safeguarding oceans to securing borders and tackling global crime, UNODC’s work across air, land and sea supports countries respond to cross-border threats.Follow UNODC Border… BronFrom safeguarding oceans to securing borders and tackling global crime, UNODC’s work across air, lan