Why Needed and Why Now Peaceful Caribbean Conference 2012 Dan Suter Criminal Justice Advisor for the Eastern Caribbean
BIG BUSINESS
WHY NEEDED Heroin and cocaine smuggling generated annual revenues of $US105 billion worldwide Cocaine and heroin traffickers are earning almost $US280 million every day, almost $US12 million every hour, and almost $US200,000 every minute, Human trafficking and smuggling of migrants accounted for annual revenues of an estimated $US10 billion; illicit trade in firearms for more than $US53 million UNODC Threat Assessment 2010
PROFIT Illegal drugs in the Caribbean income of US $3.3billion Cocaine accounts for 85% of this market More than 90% of this cocaine continues to consumer countries in North America and Europe Caribbean Drug Control Coordination Mechanism Report on Illicit Drug Markets
SUPPLY
DEMAND
NEW MARKETS US$1.25 billion revenue Estimated trend: UNCLEAR UNODC Threat Assessment 2010
TAKE AWAY THE BLING
WHY NOW “ Organised crime is a deadly infection that preys on human beings. It sows fear and violence in cities, towns and villages around the world. Its poison spreads quickly, damaging communities and institutions-sometimes to the point of failure. It targets vulnerable states and regions weakened by conflict, lawlessness, extreme poverty and corruption. It feeds off instability, and also makes instability worse ”
WHY NOW - REFORM Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Interviewing of Suspects for Serious Crimes Act Civil Forfeiture Witness Anonymity/Special Measures National Prosecution Service
BE BRAVE As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.
Recommend
More recommend
