Theft of oil from pipelines: an examination of its crime commission in Mexico using crime script analysis

The theft of refined oil products provides criminal groups with significant financial resources that threaten the environment and socio-economic stability of countries where it occurs. Violence is also associated with this criminal activity. Using crime script analysis, a detailed interpretation of...

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Authors: Alonso Berbotto, Arantza (Author) ; Chainey, Spencer (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2021
In: Global crime
Year: 2021, Volume: 22, Issue: 4, Pages: 265-287
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Summary:The theft of refined oil products provides criminal groups with significant financial resources that threaten the environment and socio-economic stability of countries where it occurs. Violence is also associated with this criminal activity. Using crime script analysis, a detailed interpretation of the theft of oil via the illegal tapping of pipelines in Mexico was constructed. The analysis revealed the roles performed by members of criminal groups, the recruitment of individuals outside of the criminal group to provide information about the pipelines and perform technical activities, and the supporting role of citizens and businesses from local communities. The analysis also revealed the decision-making necessary for the successful commission of oil theft via the illegal tapping of pipelines. The use of situational crime prevention measures and improvements in the use of deterrence are identified as offering opportunities for preventing this criminal activity.
Item Description:Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 284-287
Physical Description:Illustration
ISSN:1744-0580
DOI:10.1080/17440572.2021.1925552