Protocol technical webinar series: Organized crime groups and illicit tobacco trade - Scale and impact on security and public finances

17 May 2021 14:00 – 15:30 UTC Time

Protocol technical webinar series: Organized crime groups and illicit tobacco trade - Scale and impact on security and public finances

Organized crime groups are the primary actor involved in the global illicit tobacco market, with serious implications for national security, citizen’s health and public budgets worldwide. With annual turnover figures that rival those of multinational corporations, organized crime groups benefit directly from the low risk, high-profit environment of illicit tobacco trade.

A dedicated session is organized to discuss the latest trends and findings as well as the measures to combat this challenge offered by international treaties, including the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products.

Languages available: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish