Transnational Organized Crime in Oceania

Roderic Broadhurst, Mark Lauchs, Sally Lohrisch

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    Abstract

    Oceania has a relatively low level of crime prevalence yet in the smaller and under-developed PICs we have shown that transnational crime has become increasingly common. A risk contained but potentially dangerous if state failure or fragility undermines law enforcement capacities. We predict that as the pace of globalization quickens and the demand for raw materials and resources grows some parts of the Pacific will be prone to criminal enterprises run by both indigenous and foreign crime groups. Australia and New Zealand will remain attractors of illicit goods notably ATS but will in turn be source countries for diminishing fish stock such as beche de mere and abalone as well forest timber. Finally the role of states such as Australia and New Zealand in helping to maintain law enforcement capacities throughout the region will be crucial if organized crime in Oceania is to be kept in check while demand for illicit resources grow.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationTransnational Organized Crime
    Subtitle of host publicationAn Overview from Six Continents
    PublisherSAGE Publications
    Pages141-162
    Number of pages22
    ISBN (Electronic)9781483349091
    ISBN (Print)9781452290072
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2014

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