CMY3702 Assignment
1 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 2
2024 (575656) - DUE 12
August 2024 ; 100%
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, 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.
Strategies to Combat Organized Crime in South Africa and
Internationally
South Africa's Approach:
1. Legislative Measures:
o Prevention of Organized Crime Act (POCA), 1998:
This act is a cornerstone of South Africa's legal
framework against organized crime. It criminalizes
activities like money laundering, racketeering, and
participation in criminal organizations, providing law
enforcement with the tools to target and dismantle
organized crime syndicates.
o Asset Forfeiture: Under POCA, authorities can seize
assets obtained through criminal activities, weakening
the financial base of organized crime groups.
2. Specialized Law Enforcement Units:
o Hawks (Directorate for Priority Crime
Investigation): The Hawks focus on combating
serious organized crime, including drug trafficking,
human trafficking, and corruption. They have the