PRZEMYT NARKOTYKÓW DO HISZPANII JAKO ELEMENT DZIAŁALNOŚCI TRANSNARODOWEJ PRZESTĘPCZOŚCI ZORGANIZOWANEJ
DRUG SMUGGLING INTO SPAIN AS PART OF TRANSNATIONAL ORGANIZED CRIME ACTIVITIES

Summary/Abstract: The main purpose of the paper is to analyze the phenomenon of transnational criminal groups in Spain in the context of drug trafficking, especially cocaine. It shows mechanisms and manifestations of some activities of criminal networks, emphasizing the significance of Latinoamerican and Moroccan ‘drug industries’. The main finding of this study recognizes that Spain plays a key role in the organized transnational crime smuggling drugs to the European Union. The article analyses the cultural, social and economic background of the criminal groups operating in Spain. It refers also to different aspects of strategy to fight drug trafficking and to prevent drug addiction. The article shows the most important progmammes and initiatives implemented by the Spanish local and central authorities to face these challenges.

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