Problem
Smuggling
Experimental visualization of narrower problems
Other Names:
Running contraband Nature:
Smuggling is the clandestine movement of commodities or persons across borders including: false identification of products, their contents, their country of origin or other information. Its objectives may be financial (to avoid duties or import or export restrictions); criminal; political; or humane. In other words, it's the unlawful introduction or removal into or from a country or place of any merchandise or person.
Broader Problems:
Irresponsible international tradeUnethical practices in transportationEvasion of customs and excise duties Narrower Problems:
Drug smugglingSmuggling cigarettesToxic waste smugglingTrafficking in illegal aliensIllegal exports of nuclear materialsIllegal international arms shipmentsIllict trafficking in motor vehiclesCriminal offences against the environmentInternational trade in endangered speciesDisregard for internationally imposed economic sanctions Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
D: Detailed problems Date of last update
12.02.2020 – 06:07 CET