Migrants fleeing violence or seeking better opportunities often turn to smugglers, risking dangerous journeys and exploitation.
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The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime assists governments & others to roll back global threats posed by drugs, organized crime, corruption & terrorism
- Roughly two-thirds of the world's ocean lies beyond national borders and belongs to no single country. Protecting these shared waters requires countries to improve maritime law enforcement and work together against organized crime that exploits the ocean. #OOC11#endENVcrime
- UN Office on Drugs & Crime repostedCriminal networks move faster, farther and smarter than ever. Monica Juma steps in to lead @UNODC, calling for stronger global cooperation to tackle corruption, trafficking, terrorism and tech‑driven crime.
- "We make do with what we have.” For decades, the National Police Service Training College in Kiganjo has led Kenya’s police learning with limited resources and outdated equipment. Learn how UNODC is supporting modernizing Kenya’s oldest police college: ow.ly/xbVa50Zcjey👁 The image shows two football players in green uniforms on both sides narrowing the frame and highlighting Inspector Nelima in the centre who is coaching them. Alongside is the photo credit for UNODC, Glory Ndaka.👁 The image shows the youth football club in green uniforms training inside the College's gym. Alongside is the photo credit for UNODC, Glory Ndaka.
- The ocean’s vastness and weak governance make it vulnerable to organized crime, threatening biodiversity, economies and security. Tackling these risks requires coordinated law enforcement and justice systems equipped to hold offenders accountable. #OOC11#endENVcrime
- 📢 Save the date Join practitioners and experts advancing efforts to counter the criminal use of cryptoassets. 📅 15–16 September 📌 Luxembourg Register now bit.ly/3SchNrt More information: bit.ly/4v4X8UW@Europol@BaselInstitute👁 The image contains a promotion for the 10th Global Conference on Criminal Finances and Cryptoassets, taking place on 15 and 16 September 2026 at the European Convention Center Luxembourg. On the bottom are the organisers' logos listed as follows: Basel Institute on Governance, Europol, U N O D C; and the host being the Bureau de gestion des avoirs.
- From training to impact! 13 kg of illegal gold worth more than USD 2 million was seized in Brazil, one of the largest gold seizures this year. By strengthening frontline capacities, UNODC is helping protect the Amazon’s natural resources and fight organized crime.
- Cultural property trafficking threatens shared heritage and fuels organized crime. With support from Türkiye @TCKulturTurizm, UNODC has launched a new initiative to strengthen regional cooperation and help tackle trafficking in cultural property. ow.ly/w6LI50ZbI6P00:00
- Technology is making fraud more sophisticated and harder to detect. Generative AI and chatbots enable criminals to impersonate trusted individuals using realistic text, images, audio and video, luring victims into romance or investment scams. Stay alert.
- Illegal waste trade is big business for organized crime, generating billions in profits. To stop the flow, UNODC supported law enforcement to seize over 130,000 tons of hazardous waste since 2021 through tailored training, regional cooperation and more. #endENVcrime
- Often, human trafficking hides in plain sight along common travel routes. To tackle this, UNODC trains law enforcement at airports & border checkpoints victim identification and document fraud to detect potential victims & traffickers. The full story➡️ bit.ly/4veLM17
- Human traffickers are increasingly exploiting digital technologies to target victims across borders. Yesterday, @Monica_Juma_ joined partners to launch the Group of Friends on Technology-Facilitated Trafficking in Persons, calling for stronger cooperation to #EndHumanTrafficking
- As millions of fans gather for the #FIFAWorldCup, @UNODCmexico team trained over 100 youth volunteers who will support visitors at information kiosks in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey, raising awareness on the prevention of substance use, human trafficking and cybercrime.
