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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZED CRIME A Unique Challenge THE NATURE OF THE PROBLEM • Cultural Differences • Values • Sovereignty • Can we just ignore the problem of crimes such as: • Drug Trafficking • Human Trafficking • Cyber Crime INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZED CRIME • Crime is “Big Business” • Organized crime is “organized” • An Intervention Strategy • Collect Information and Intelligence • Target the most Important IOC Threats • Comprehensive Action (Attack) • Dismantle the Organization Systematically • This strategy is not new, it’s proven effective. WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF IOC? • Intimidation through Violence, Coercion and Threats. • Exploit differences between nations in pursuit of their objectives. • Attempt to influence government policy • Economic gain is their primary goal • Leadership is covert THE SPECIFIC THREATS TO US NATIONAL SECURITY • Control of Energy Resources • Support to Terrorists • Smuggling & Trafficking • Financial System Corruption • Cyber Crime MORE THREATS • Securities Fraud • Corruption of Public Officials • Use of Violence UNDERSTANDING THE NATURE OF THE THREAT • They Attack from Safe Havens • OIC Leaders are Close to Corrupt Public Officials • Street Crime is just a Symptom • OIC structures are Dynamic & Loose. • Our Intelligence is Lacking OUR ENFORCEMENT GOALS • Prioritize & Target the Greatest Threats • Coordinate Enforcement Efforts • Cooperate with Foreign LE Counterparts • Employ Non-Traditional Tools ADDITIONAL STRATEGIES • Up-to-Date legislation and Procedures • Increase Awareness of the Problem and Threats • Reconvene the Organized Crime Council