Criminal Enterprises

Criminal enterprises are organized groups involved in illegal activities for profit. These can include drug trafficking, human trafficking, smuggling, extortion, and money laundering, among others. They often operate like legitimate businesses, with a hierarchy and defined roles for members. Criminal enterprises can be small, localized gangs or large, transnational organizations. They typically rely on violence, intimidation, and corruption to maintain control and expand their operations. Law enforcement agencies worldwide work to disrupt these enterprises, as they pose significant threats to public safety and the rule of law.