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WCO Illicit Trade Report 2022
(World Customs Organization, 2023) World Customs Organization
THIS REPORT WILL SERVE AS A REFERENCE TO POLICY MAKERS, ACADEMIA AND ALL THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN UNDERSTANDING TRENDS AND PATTERNS WITH REGARD TO THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF CROSS-BORDER TRADE. The World Customs Organization (WCO) Illicit Trade Report 2022 provides a detailed examination of global cross-border illicit trade and its implications for societies and economies. This comprehensive report focuses on seven key areas: drugs, environment, cultural heritage, money laundering and terrorist financing, intellectual property rights, health and safety, and revenue. The report relies heavily on data from the WCO Customs Enforcement Network (CEN), which aggregates information on seizures and offenses from customs administrations worldwide. It also includes data from other credible sources like media reports, publications by customs administrations, and international organizations. The 2022 report highlights the ongoing efforts by the global customs community to combat illicit trade through targeted enforcement actions and collaborative initiatives, demonstrating the critical role of customs in protecting societies from the detrimental effects of illicit trade.