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Organized crime gangs are sourcing and supplying large quantities of illicit substances within the global drug and arms market.

4 reports, 3 independent Updated Jun 30
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What happened

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Organized crime gangs are sourcing and supplying large quantities of illicit substances within the global drug and arms market.

How it developed

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  1. Protests were held regarding the drug trade and illegal liquor business.Sub-event
  2. The global illicit economy is experiencing a rise in the economic crime burden.Sub-event
  3. Citibank has been implicated in financing a global arms network, with operations spanning Africa and the Middle East.Sub-event
  4. A drug manufacturing operation was raided and destroyed in an operation involving Yaro.Sub-event
  5. Politicians and suppliers facilitate the procurement and delivery of weapons, contributing to a sophisticated network.Sub-event
  6. Organized crime groups are conducting international drug smuggling and money laundering operations, stretching into the UK and Europe.Sub-event
  7. Sinaloa Cartel is producing methamphetamine in Chicago using precursor chemicals sourced from China and India.Sub-event
  8. A syndicate attempted to import drugs from North America on July 1, 2026.Sub-event
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  1. Law enforcement seized Bitcoin from unknown addresses while linking cartel operations to crypto.Sub-event
  2. The rise of organized crime due to prohibition is linked to the global drug and arms market.1 source
  3. Organized crime is actively sourcing and supplying illicit substances in the global market.1 source

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