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Organized crime expands into new illicit markets
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Latest: Organized Crime Drives Wildlife Trafficking and Illegal Gold Mining in Costa Rica and Ecuador
Recent law‑enforcement reports show that trans‑national criminal groups are broadening their activities beyond traditional drug trafficking. In late July 2026, European networks were documented turning the illegal pet tr