Transnational Organized Crime in East Asia and the Pacific: A Threat Assessment

This report is one of several studies conducted by UNODC on organized crime threats around the world. These studies describe what is known about the mechanics of contraband trafficking - the what, who, how, and how much of illicit flows - and discuss their potential impact on governance and development. Their primary role is diagnostic, but they also explore the implications of these findings for policy.

Link pdf:

http://www.unodc.org/documents/southeastasiaandpacific//Publications/2013/TOCTA_EAP_web.pdf

Executive Summary

Introduction

Smuggling of migrants and labour trafficking within the Greater Mekong Sub-Region

Trafficking of women and girls for sexual exploitation within the Greater Mekong Sub-Region

Migrant smuggling from East and Southeast Asia to the United States and the European Union

Migrant smuggling from South and West Asia through Southeast Asia to Australia and Canada

Trafficking of opiates from Myanmar and Afghanistan into East Asia and the Pacific

Trafficking of methamphetamines from Myanmar and China to the region

The illegal wildlife trade in East Asia and the Pacific

Illicit trade in wood-based products from the region to the world

Illicit trade in electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) from the world to the region

Illicit trade in ozone-depleting substances (ODS) from East Asia to the world

Counterfeit consumer goods from East Asia to the United States and the European Union

Fraudulent essential medicines from East Asia to Southeast Asia and Africa