The Displacement and Convergence of Transnational Crime Flows

Guerette, Rob T.; Aziani, Alberto

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-95301-0_2

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“…fruit importers) who find themselves exploited for purposes of illicit trade, often without knowing. This is in line with the balloon effect that has been observed as a negative consequence of successful anti-drug enforcement actions (Giommoni et al, 2021; Guerette and Aziani, 2022).…”

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Cocaine and the port: Utopias of security, urban relations, and displacement of policing efforts in the port of Piraeus

Sergi

2023

European Journal of Criminology

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In large commercial seaports policing and security efforts to counter the drug trade, especially cocaine, do not appear to be effective beyond a mere displacement effect. In the port of Piraeus, Greece, (perceived) rising quantities of cocaine have led to calls for further securitisation of the port to curb illicit trafficking. This article will present the current trends of countering and disrupting cocaine at the port of Piraeus and question how these efforts, together with the growth of the port, are affecting the overall territory of and around the port. This article will first argue that the (perceived) increase in cocaine trade towards/in the port of Piraeus has activated a ‘utopia of security’ in the policing and security responses at the port. This utopia of security leads to paradoxes when it comes to being effective against organised crime in the port. The article will conclude by discussing the possibility of a different approach, one of displacement of countering efforts rather than of cocaine flows. This different approach can also rebalance the focus of policing and security authorities on the relationship between the port and its territory.

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Section: Content Analysis and Discussionsupporting

confidence: 83%

Cocaine and the port: Utopias of security, urban relations, and displacement of policing efforts in the port of Piraeus

Sergi

2023

European Journal of Criminology

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Counterfeit and Substandard Healthcare Medicine and Products: An International Problem

Brooks

2024

Healthcare Corruption

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Beyond borders: exploring the impact of Italian migration control policies on Mediterranean smuggling dynamics and migrant journeys

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Scaglione

2024

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In recent years, the Mediterranean crossings have reconfirmed their status as the most perilous routes for migrants attempting to reach European shores, with a significantly high number of deaths. In response, the Italian government has implemented various strategies aimed at reducing the number of landings and controlling irregular migration. This research evaluates the impact of these measures on the dynamics of migrant smuggling, both qualitatively and quantitatively. It examines the effectiveness of these measures and their influence on the adaptation of routes, methods, and organization of criminal groups involved in smuggling. The study emphasizes that while the measures to curb irregular immigration have had a limited direct impact on overall migratory flows and primary routes, they have indirectly influenced smugglers’ strategies. The study is grounded in empirical data sourced from interviews with expert witnesses and judicial investigations conducted by Italian prosecutors, with a comprehensive analysis of quantitative data. The findings aim to contribute to a deeper understanding of the multifaceted nature of irregular migration in the Mediterranean and the impacts of policy interventions.

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The Displacement and Convergence of Transnational Crime Flows

Cited by 5 publications

References 54 publications

Cocaine and the port: Utopias of security, urban relations, and displacement of policing efforts in the port of Piraeus

Cocaine and the port: Utopias of security, urban relations, and displacement of policing efforts in the port of Piraeus

Counterfeit and Substandard Healthcare Medicine and Products: An International Problem

Beyond borders: exploring the impact of Italian migration control policies on Mediterranean smuggling dynamics and migrant journeys

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