Global News BC: Kelowna Mounties suspend five drivers during one-day enforcement blitz https://globalnews.ca/news/9725308/kelowna-mounties-driving-enforcement-blitz/ #globalnews #britishcolumbia #news #NationalImpairedDrivingEnforcementDay #90-DayImmediateRoadsideProhibitions #ImmediateRoadsideProhibition #DrugImpairment #Sgt.MarkBooth #DrugTrade #Crime #IRP

"The illicit drug trade is a multi-billion dollar industry, fueling violence, corruption, and devastation worldwide. It's time to recognize the interconnectedness between drug abuse and financial crimes. We must dismantle the financial networks that enable this trade by strengthening international cooperation, implementing stricter anti-money laundering measures, and targeting the assets of drug cartels. #DrugTrade #FinancialCrimes"

"Drug trafficking organizations rely on money laundering to legitimize their illicit profits. We need robust financial intelligence capabilities, improved due diligence in the banking sector, and increased collaboration between law enforcement and financial institutions to disrupt the flow of drug money. #MoneyLaundering #DisruptDrugTrade"

"The economic impact of drug abuse extends beyond the immediate social and health consequences. It strains public resources, reduces productivity, and hinders economic development. We must invest in prevention, treatment, and recovery services, as well as address the socio-economic factors that contribute to drug abuse. #EconomicImpact #DrugAbuse"

"The legalization and regulation of certain drugs have shown promising results in reducing the influence of criminal organizations. By shifting from a punitive approach to a public health and harm reduction model, we can redirect resources towards education, prevention, and rehabilitation. Let's explore evidence-based alternatives to combat the drug trade. #Legalization #HarmReduction"

"The illicit drug trade is a multi-billion dollar industry, fueling violence, corruption, and devastation worldwide. It's time to recognize the interconnectedness between drug abuse and financial crimes. We must dismantle the financial networks that enable this trade by strengthening international cooperation, implementing stricter anti-money laundering measures, and targeting the assets of drug cartels. #DrugTrade #FinancialCrimes"

"Drug trafficking organizations rely on money laundering to legitimize their illicit profits. We need robust financial intelligence capabilities, improved due diligence in the banking sector, and increased collaboration between law enforcement and financial institutions to disrupt the flow of drug money. #MoneyLaundering #DisruptDrugTrade"

"The economic impact of drug abuse extends beyond the immediate social and health consequences. It strains public resources, reduces productivity, and hinders economic development. We must invest in prevention, treatment, and recovery services, as well as address the socio-economic factors that contribute to drug abuse. #EconomicImpact #DrugAbuse"

"The legalization and regulation of certain drugs have shown promising results in reducing the influence of criminal organizations. By shifting from a punitive approach to a public health and harm reduction model, we can redirect resources towards education, prevention, and rehabilitation. Let's explore evidence-based alternatives to combat the drug trade. #Legalization #HarmReduction"

"The illicit drug trade is a multi-billion dollar industry, fueling violence, corruption, and devastation worldwide. It's time to recognize the interconnectedness between drug abuse and financial crimes. We must dismantle the financial networks that enable this trade by strengthening international cooperation, implementing stricter anti-money laundering measures, and targeting the assets of drug cartels. #DrugTrade #FinancialCrimes"

"Drug trafficking organizations rely on money laundering to legitimize their illicit profits. We need robust financial intelligence capabilities, improved due diligence in the banking sector, and increased collaboration between law enforcement and financial institutions to disrupt the flow of drug money. #MoneyLaundering #DisruptDrugTrade"

"The economic impact of drug abuse extends beyond the immediate social and health consequences. It strains public resources, reduces productivity, and hinders economic development. We must invest in prevention, treatment, and recovery services, as well as address the socio-economic factors that contribute to drug abuse. #EconomicImpact #DrugAbuse"

"The legalization and regulation of certain drugs have shown promising results in reducing the influence of criminal organizations. By shifting from a punitive approach to a public health and harm reduction model, we can redirect resources towards education, prevention, and rehabilitation. Let's explore evidence-based alternatives to combat the drug trade. #Legalization #HarmReduction"

"The illicit drug trade is a multi-billion dollar industry, fueling violence, corruption, and devastation worldwide. It's time to recognize the interconnectedness between drug abuse and financial crimes. We must dismantle the financial networks that enable this trade by strengthening international cooperation, implementing stricter anti-money laundering measures, and targeting the assets of drug cartels. #DrugTrade #FinancialCrimes"

"Drug trafficking organizations rely on money laundering to legitimize their illicit profits. We need robust financial intelligence capabilities, improved due diligence in the banking sector, and increased collaboration between law enforcement and financial institutions to disrupt the flow of drug money. #MoneyLaundering #DisruptDrugTrade"

"The economic impact of drug abuse extends beyond the immediate social and health consequences. It strains public resources, reduces productivity, and hinders economic development. We must invest in prevention, treatment, and recovery services, as well as address the socio-economic factors that contribute to drug abuse. #EconomicImpact #DrugAbuse"

"The legalization and regulation of certain drugs have shown promising results in reducing the influence of criminal organizations. By shifting from a punitive approach to a public health and harm reduction model, we can redirect resources towards education, prevention, and rehabilitation. Let's explore evidence-based alternatives to combat the drug trade. #Legalization #HarmReduction"

"Transnational drug trafficking networks exploit financial systems and use sophisticated methods to launder their proceeds. We need technological advancements, such as blockchain and artificial intelligence, to detect and disrupt these illicit financial flows. It's time to leverage innovation in the fight against drug-related financial crimes. #TechnologyAgainstCrime #DisruptDrugTrade"

"The fight against drug abuse and financial crimes requires a

All of this just because #VictimlessCrimes like #DrugPossession, #DrugTrafficking and #DrugTrade are on the books...

There is no rational reason why #alcohol or #tobacco are legal yet #cannabis and #heroin ain't.

It's just done to #criminalize marginalized people.
https://youtu.be/wjegMPe42sI?t=529

#RCMP knew about a potential #cocaine shipment from the #DominicanRepublic to #Toronto aboard a #Canadian #CharterFlight but inexplicably allowed the crew that #discovered & #reported the #drugs to be #detained for months without intervening, a #W5 #investigation has #revealed .

Through emails & #police source, W5 learned the RCMP was seeking #intel on at least two #PivotAirline passengers — with extensive ties to #Alberta ’s #DrugTrade — as early as February of 2022.

https://beta.ctvnews.ca/national/w5/2023/3/13/1_6309279.amp.html

🌨️ Seaside snowstorm in Antwerp

#drugTrade #seedyPortCities #belgium

https://gateway.projectbrazen.com/record-cocaine-raging-violence-antwerps-year-in-review/

"What has happened to the Philippine National Police? The equation is simple. Until the twilight of the #Duterte regime, money was flowing freely to the police. But more importantly, so too was drugs. The PNP became the most in possession of confiscated drugs.

When the spigot of confidential funds from Duterte ran dry, there was no more money. But there was bottomless drugs"

[The Slingshot] How the #DrugTrade shifted to the police | #DrugWar #Philippines | Rappler
https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/slingshot-how-drug-trade-shifted-police/

@ABDanielleSmith @RachelNotley @albertaNDP @AB_AgainstUCP @Alberta_UCP @CanadianPM @cafreeland @cathmckenna @POTUS @VP @MayorHyggen #Canada #streetdrugs #drugtrade #cartels #dealers #Overdose @AHS_media

Asia's 'El Chapo' arrested in Australia

https://www.dw.com/en/asia-s-el-chapo-arrested-in-australia/a-64184046?maca=en-dipa_news_mstdn-34613-xml-mrss

#SamGor #drugtrafficking #drugtrade #Joaquin"ElChapo"Guzman

Asia's 'El Chapo' arrested in Australia

https://www.dw.com/en/asia-s-el-chapo-arrested-in-australia/a-64184046?maca=en-dipa_news_mstdn-34613-xml-mrss

#SamGor #drugtrafficking #drugtrade #Joaquin"ElChapo"Guzman

🌍🔛 The globalised #drugtrade and its social impact will be discussed in the Main stage at 13.20. EMCDDA's @SedefovR is chairing the panel, highlighting messages for understanding market challenges and opportunities for responses. #LxAddictions22
https://www.lisbonaddictions.eu/lisbon-addictions-2022/sessions/globalised-illicit-drug-market

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EMCDDA/status/1595765506534825984

Book of the day - great look at the role the CIA plays in drug trade and other illicit trade.
#cia #drugtrade #books

Mexican Drug Cartels with High-Tech Spyware https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2020/12/mexican-drug-cartels-with-high-tech-spyware.html #Uncategorized #cyberweapons #surveillance #drugtrade #privacy #spyware #Mexico

BlackBerry Phone Cracked https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2020/08/blackberry_phon.html #lawenforcement #blackberry #encryption #australia #drugtrade #cracking #phones #crime

Friday Squid Blogging: Cocaine Smuggled in Squid https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2020/05/friday_squid_bl_727.html #drugtrade #smuggling #covid19 #squid