Immigration Screening & Enforcement Improvements
Getting it right in border security is essential to reduce criminal activity and improve public safety. [node:read-more:link]
Smuggling & Contraband
Illicit Trade: Tobacco (part 3)
In this final installment of our series, we look at proposed courses of action to reduce the impact of illicit products. [node:read-more:link]
Beyond the Border Agreement
A Sound 21st Century Approach to North American Security and Prosperity. [node:read-more:link]
The Port of Prince Rupert
Logistics governing the movement of containers around the globe serve one purpose – time to market. [node:read-more:link]
North American Safety & Security
The discussions and agreements from the recent summit of the "three amigos" are several items that affect safety and security and, more importantly, continued reinforcement of the importance of regionally-integrated solutions. [node:read-more:link]
Part 3 – Courses of Action
Matching the supply, manufacturing, distribution, and retailing of illicit tobacco products against the different touch points within the enforcement community is important. [node:read-more:link]
Part 2 – Canada's Tobacco Roads
This focus is almost exclusively on illicit cigarettes manufactured in Ontario and Quebec, and the factors driving this criminal and lucrative trade. [node:read-more:link]
Part 1 – The World Stage
Open trade and global markets have changed the way businesses operate, and Canada's challenges have leaked across our borders and are causing problems to governments and communities abroad. With the intensification of cross-border movement, an international commitment is needed to disrupt and deter the transfer of illegal goods. [node:read-more:link]
Introduction: Illicit Tobacco Trade
Last year in Canada, organized crime syphoned off nearly $3 billion from the Canadian tax base. Several Latin American countries have seen their local economies jeopardized by illicit tobacco from Canada. What about our economy? [node:read-more:link]
Wiping out Piracy (Malaysia, Indonesia and Philippines)
Association of South East Nations is battling Piracy. How the situation in South East Asia became hapless and complicated. [node:read-more:link]
USCG National Security Cutters
Armed Coast Guard vessels interdict drugs, perform search and rescue and coastal patrols, monitor for environmental and fisheries protection, and more. [node:read-more:link]
Maritime Security U.S. Coast Guard
USCG works maritime security to extend its security in the broad sense of the word. [node:read-more:link]
Confiscated explosives not related to national security
A tip from the Canadian and American border agencies has led to the arrests of two men accused of possessing explosive materials, but authorities say the case was not related to national security. [node:read-more:link]
Canada's black market for guns
Police are scrambling to keep pace with criminals who are coming up with creative ways to supply Canada's black market with firearms. [node:read-more:link]
More on BC Money Laundering
BC man pleads guilty to setting up shell companies in British Columbia to launder money from numerous international sources. The U.S. government says he laundered $80 million and enabled high-level criminals to hide drug deals and other criminal activity. In an emailed statement, Finance Minister Carole James said B.C. is doing everything it can to crack down on money laundering. [node:read-more:link]
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