International weapons trafficking from the United States of America: a crime script analysis of the means of transportation

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Type
Article: article d'un périodique ou d'un magazine.
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Titre
International weapons trafficking from the United States of America: a crime script analysis of the means of transportation
Périodique
Global Crime
Auteur⸱e⸱s
Langlois Fiona, Rhumorbarbe Damien, Werner Denis, Florquin Nicolas, Caneppele Stefano, Rossy Quentin
ISSN
1744-0572
1744-0580
Statut éditorial
Publié
Date de publication
03/07/2022
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
23
Numéro
3
Pages
284-305
Langue
anglais
Résumé
Using a crime script analysis, this research aims to document how smugglers operate when they traffic arms from the US to foreign countries. Our study is based on an analysis of 66 cases that have been judged by US courts (2008–2017). The criminal activities involved are detailed in a series of distinct scenes, according to Cornish’s theory. Five scripts have been developed, based on the means of transport used by the traffickers: road transport, commercial airlines, postal services, freight transport and crossing the border on foot. Results suggest that most criminals prefer to operate according to an established modus operandi. This commonality suggests that the potential exists for the professionalisation of this criminal activity. Indeed, offenders are likely to maintain it to reduce effort and risk. Complementary sources of information would help to enrich the approach proposed in this study and to address the challenges posed by complex cases.
Mots-clé
Law, Political Science and International Relations, Sociology and Political Science
Web of science
Open Access
Oui
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04/05/2022 10:00
Dernière modification de la notice
24/06/2023 7:11
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