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Organized Crime's Growing Influence on Sports in the Americas

A UNODC report reveals organized crime's increasing involvement in sports across 15 American countries, using competitions for profit and money laundering, jeopardizing the economic and social benefits of sports.

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aljazeera.com
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Record Methamphetamine Seizures Highlight Golden Triangle Drug Surge

The UNODC reported a 24 percent increase in methamphetamine seizures in East and Southeast Asia in 2022, reaching a record 236 tons, with Thailand seizing over 100 tons; the surge is linked to Myanmar's civil war and expanding trafficking routes through Laos and Cambodia.

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dw.com
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Taliban's Opium Ban in Afghanistan: Economic Devastation and Resurgent Cultivation

The Taliban's ban on opium poppy cultivation in Afghanistan led to a 95% drop in harvests in 2023, reducing farmers' income from $1.36 billion to $110 million; however, cultivation increased by 19% in 2024, and over 100 people were arrested for growing the crop.

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china.org.cn
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Tripartite Crackdown on Telecom Fraud Yields Significant Results

China, Myanmar, and Thailand agreed to intensify cooperation to dismantle telecom scam compounds and arrest suspects in Myawaddy and other telecom fraud hubs; over 5,400 Chinese nationals suspected of fraud in Myawaddy have been repatriated in 2025.

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nrc.nl
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UN Report: 25% Surge in Human Trafficking Victims in 2022

A UN report reveals a 25% increase in human trafficking cases in 2022 compared to 2019, reaching 74,785 victims, primarily exploited through forced labor, with women and children disproportionately affected, highlighting a growing global and transnational problem.

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