Organised Crime

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Transnational organised crime. 3. Illicit firearms trafficking. 4. People smuggling. 5. Illicit trafficking of women. 6. Drug trafficking. 7. Organised crime and terrorism. 8. Women and organised crime. 9. Organised crime in India. 10. United Nations convention against transnational organised crime. Index.

"Organised Crime is crime committed by criminal organisations whose existence has continuity over time and across crimes, and that use systematic violence and corruption to facilitate their criminal activities. During the past quarter century, organised crime has become a more complex phenomenon, spreading to less developed and/or more centralised societies previously untouched by it. Today crime groups blend illegality with legitimate business. Major crime groups have rather evolved into complex networks, with activities in many countries, taking advantage of open markets and of governments; different levels of commitment to combat them.

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to organised crime. It analyses various types of organised crime and their adverse impact of the society. The diverse legislative and law enforcement efforts to control organised crime are also discussed. While primarily a book for students and scholars, it will be of interest to the educated public also." (jacket)