, CMY3702 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2
2024 (575656) - DUE 12 August 2024 ; 100% TRUSTED
Complete, trusted solutions and explanations.
Examine how South Africa and the international community
have implemented strategies to tackle/combat organised crime.
Tackling Organised Crime: Strategies in South Africa and
the International Community
Introduction
Organised crime presents a significant challenge to both national
and international security. It encompasses activities such as drug
trafficking, human trafficking, money laundering, and
cybercrime, often involving complex networks that transcend
borders. Both South Africa and the international community
have implemented various strategies to combat organised crime,
focusing on legislation, law enforcement, international
cooperation, and community engagement.
South Africa's Strategies to Combat Organised Crime
1. Legislative Framework:
o Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA) of
1998: This key piece of legislation provides tools to
tackle organised crime, money laundering, and
criminal gang activities. It allows for asset forfeiture
and aims to disrupt the financial structures of criminal
organizations.