
Illicit trade involves goods & services that are deemed illegal as they threaten communities and society as a whole. Illicit trade has a negative impact on economic stability, social welfare, public health, public safety & our environment - examples include:
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Health & Safety - narcotics, fake medicines & foods, defective materials.
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Environment - endanger wildlife & rain forests through illegal environmental crimes.
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Exploitation - forced human trafficking, prostitution and slavery.
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Terrorism - financing criminality and terrorism.
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Government - reduction of tax revenues & legitimate employment.