Interdicting International Drug Trafficking: a Network Approach for Coordinated and Targeted Interventions

There is a relative dearth of literature on both the effects of cross-border interdictions and the impact of different types of interventions on international drug trafficking. This study identifies the main trafficking routes for cocaine and heroin, along with comparing the disruptive effects induc...

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Main Author: Giommoni, Luca (Author)
Contributors: Berlusconi, Giulia ; Aziani, Alberto
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2022
In: European journal on criminal policy and research
Year: 2022, Volume: 28, Issue: 4, Pages: 545-572
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