Organized contraband smuggling and its enforcement in Canada: an assessment of the anti-smuggling initiative

Article Abstract:

The results of an anti-smuggling initiative (ASI), a Federal enforcement programme undertaken by Canada to combat cigarette and liquor smuggling in Canada, are discussed. Taxation policies like reduced federal and provincial taxes for cigarettes and liquor can be used to effectively tackle this contraband smuggling racket so that the profit margin and hence the attractiveness of the trade reduces along with law enforcement steps.

Canada, Beverages, Beverage Manufacturing, Taxes, Bootlegging, Alcoholic Beverages, Taxation, Prevention, Smuggling

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Organized crime in Ukraine: challenge and response

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The reasons for the development of a major organized crime problem in Ukraine and other states of the Former Soviet Union during the 1990s are explained identifying the major participants, their activities and the variations in the phenomenon in different cities and regions. The initiatives taken by the government of Ukraine in its efforts to curb organized crime are detailed.

Ukraine, Causes of

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Assessing organized crime: provisional situation report on trafficking in contraband cigarettes

Article Abstract:

A study examining the size of cigarette black market in Northwest Europe is presented. The study also attempts to assess the extent to which this market is organized.

Europe, Marketing procedures, Analysis, Marketing, Company marketing practices, Black market

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