
UN Office on Drugs & Crime
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The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime assists governments & others to roll back global threats posed by drugs, organized crime, corruption & terrorism
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Joined December 2008
What happens if trafficked radiological or nuclear material is intercepted at sea? It must be secured, traced and prosecuted. In the Maldives, UNODC trained law enforcement and prosecutors to build that chain, from detection at sea to preparing cases in court.
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Behind every case of money laundering, there are victims such as families, businesses and communities. The new joint UNODC, @fatfnews, @interpol_hq and @EGFIU handbook helps countries cooperate to deliver justice and recover criminal proceeds. https://t.co/FFicFLLzE6
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The UN Cybercrime Convention is here - a historic treaty to make our digital and physical worlds safer from cybercrime. Opens for signature on 25–26 Oct 2025 in Hanoi. Registration open until 15 Sept (11:59 PM, GMT+7) for participants, side events & exhibitions ⬇️
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🇪🇬#Egypt- Minister of Justice & @UNODC's ED, @GhadaFathiWaly, inaugurate2⃣secured areas for women victims of violence at #NewCairo Court. ⚖️The rooms offer victims &witnesses a safe environment, shielding them from pressure &preventing further trauma. 🔗 https://t.co/g3qkxHk15I
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Over 60% of Peru is covered by the Amazon, but illegal logging puts it at risk. With UNODC support, police officer Nino Córdova from @PoliciaPeru can now monitor timber shipments in real time. In one operation, they seized $1.6M worth of illegal timber. #EndForestCrime
🌳La tecnología y operativos conjuntos transformaron la lucha contra los delitos forestales en San Martín, corredor de madera ilegal en la Amazonía peruana. 📰Conoce la historia del Suboficial Nino Córdova de @PoliciaPeru: https://t.co/uykiHq97dx
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The global cocaine market is breaking records — and not in a good way. UNODC’s new #WorldDrugReport shows surging production, trafficking & use — not just of cocaine but also of fentanyl, nitazines & meth. As profits grow, so does the power of organized crime. ⬇️
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She matched with him on Tinder. Seven months later, she was £160,000 in debt. Ayleen’s story, featured in Netflix’s The Tinder Swindler, is a clear example of organized fraud: manipulative and deeply personal. Learn how UNODC works to prevent and disrupt this crime:
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AI and technology can help police fight crime and make communities safer if used responsibly and transparently. Let’s make sure technology puts people first, with policing that’s smart, fair and accountable. #PoliceDay
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AI & digital tech are transforming our lives, including policing. They enhance investigations, expand access to justice & help prevent crime. On this #PoliceDay, @antonioguterres reminds us: tech must serve the public good, be anchored in values & keep humanity at the core.
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Digital tools like AI are transforming how policing can prevent, investigate & prosecute crime. On this #PoliceDay, UNODC’s @GhadaFathiWaly stresses: public safety must never come at the cost of rights. Trust & accountability are the foundations of policing that serves people.
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🚨 UNODC in 60 Seconds 🔹 Honduras: 3.3 tons of synthetic drug chemicals safely neutralized. 🔹 Haiti: UNODC boosts border and maritime security, providing vehicles & 350+ vests. 🔹 Dominican Republic: Prosecutors from 10 countries unite against cybercrime. … and more
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Criminals move money across borders to enrich themselves at the cost of society. Without more effective cooperation, countries cannot stop financial crimes & recover ill-gotten gains. New UNODC, @FATFNews, @egfiu & @INTERPOL_HQ handbook offers practical tools to address this⬇️
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How can airport staff help stop human trafficking? UNODC and @AerodomRD are training staff, security and police to spot signs and take action. It takes teamwork to #EndHumanTrafficking. Watch how they’re preparing for real-life situations ⬇️ https://t.co/Z2EJzLxlZ2
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Illegal waste trade and dumping cause severe pollution in destination countries. UNODC works with customs officers improving their capacity to stop illegal shipments of plastic and hazardous waste. https://t.co/ydQNLHozPt
#endENVcrime
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Sergio Rodríguez has spent his career defending public resources in Argentina. Through UNODC's Regional Platform, he works with prosecutors across Latin America to share expertise, coordinate investigations and stand #UnitedAgainstCorruption: https://t.co/3ahqDCyoM8
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Human trafficking is constantly evolving and so must our response. Law enforcement needs to follow the money and harness new tech to dismantle organized crime. Justice systems should focus on protecting survivors and ensure traffickers are held accountable. #EndHumanTrafficking
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At Central Asia's border crossings, officers face split-second choices when looking for dangerous substances - those decisions can save lives. This week, UNODC trained officers from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan to detect drugs and precursors and safely handle toxic substances.
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All countries rely on the security of the world’s oceans. Security at sea isn't just about protecting borders, but safeguarding shared resources, fostering cooperation and nurturing a safer, interconnected world. Learn how UNODC's maritime crime programme keeps our seas safe ⬇️
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Criminal networks prey on vulnerable people, exploiting them for organ trafficking to profit from their suffering. UNODC is working to expose and combat this hidden crime. Read 8 facts to find out how: https://t.co/6q9DTSAnr1
#EndHumanTrafficking
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