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Overview

What is transnational crime? How does it relate to the air and space domains? 

What transnational crime is currently committed? How does this affect the Air or Space Domains? How could the Air or Space domain be utilised to reduce transnational crime?

What could this look like in the future? 

How should Defence evolve to meet these emerging challenges? 

Key Terms

Transnational crime

Violations of law that involve more than one country in their planning, execution, or impact.

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Middle East operations - HMAS Toowoomba

HMAS Toowoomba has interdicted more than 3000 kilograms of illegal narcotics, including hashish and heroin, in the Gulf of Aden.

The Anzac-class frigate is deployed under Operation Manitou, Australia’s contribution to support international efforts to promote security, stability and prosperity in the Middle East region.

Transnational organised crime - Australian Government Policy

The 2009 Organised Crime Strategic Framework (OCSF) was based around three key elements—an Organised Crime Threat Assessment (OCTA) prepared by the ACC, an Organised Crime Response Plan (OCRP) developed on the basis of the OCTA, and multi-agency responses.

United Nations - A transnational organized crime threat assessment

UNODC analyses a range of key transnational crime threats, including human trafficking, migrant smuggling, the illicit heroin and cocaine trades, cybercrime, maritime piracy and trafficking in environmental resources, firearms and counterfeit goods. The report also examines a number of cases where transnational organized crime and instability amplify each other to create vicious circles in which countries or even subregions may become locked. Thus, the report offers a striking view of the global dimensions of organized crime today.