Syria official warns of trafficking in antiquities

(AP)—A Syrian government official warned Wednesday of rampant trafficking in antiquities from his country and appealed for U.N. help in halting the illicit trade that has flourished during the nearly 23-month-long civil ...

Is rare wildlife traded on the darknet?

Unlike illicit trade in drugs, guns or pornography, illicit trade in rare wildlife doesn't have to hide on the 'darknet' because people can find whatever rare species they want in the open marketplace.

Cryptomarkets increasingly infuse illicit drug trade, says study

Cryptomarkets—marketplaces on the dark web that can facilitate the sale of illicit goods between vendors and buyers—are proving to be attractive alternatives to traditional in-person drug dealing, according to Simon Fraser ...

Seized ivory to undergo DNA tests to track trade

Countries making large seizures of illegal ivory will be required to conduct DNA tests to determine their origin under new anti-trafficking measures adopted on Wednesday.

Crime-terror nexus obstructs global fight against illicit drugs

A complex web connecting the global illicit drug trade with organized crime and terrorism poses a significant threat to international peace and security—with Flinders University criminology experts calling for renewed investigations ...

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