Radiological Smuggling and Uncontrolled Territories: The Case Of Georgia

Alexander Kupatadze

Global Crime, 2007, vol. 8, issue 1, 40-57

Abstract: The article focuses on radiological smuggling and its connection with uncontrolled territories, the “grey zones” that have emerged as important conduits for illicit contraband, including the trafficking of radioactive materials. The presence of “grey zones,” together with poor border security, weak law enforcement and corruption in government structures, are the most important regional factors that facilitate radiological smuggling. The paper documents the collaboration between criminals, politicians, military and security officers and entrepreneurs in this kind of illicit activity and argues that the fight against radiological smuggling has to shift its focus from technical issues to intelligence gathering and analysis.

Date: 2007
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DOI: 10.1080/17440570601121852

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