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Regional Office of @UNODC, focused on promoting security, justice and health in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal & Sri Lanka. RTs≠Endorsements

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Mismanagement of plastic waste has severe health and environmental impacts. Penalties in most countries are weak. UNODC strengthens laws and enforcement to combat waste trafficking bit.ly/43DamLJ #endENVcrime

Mismanagement of plastic waste has severe health and environmental impacts.

Penalties in most countries are weak.

UNODC strengthens laws and enforcement to combat waste trafficking bit.ly/43DamLJ

#endENVcrime
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Over 60% of the world is connected to the internet. As the digital world grows, so do its risks and threats. The UN Convention against Cybercrime was created to help fight these dangers. Learn why this new convention is important: un.org/en/peace-and-s…

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New synthetic opioids are rapidly emerging. Highly potent nitazenes now make up nearly half of all reported new opioid substances. These pose a growing threat in several countries. Learn more in the #WorldDrugReport:

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Tuesday marks 50 years of #CITES, the global agreement protecting wildlife from trade-driven extinction. With over 40,000 species under its regulation, the convention shows how global cooperation safeguards biodiversity. news.un.org/en/story/2025/…

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A future that works for everyone starts with finance that works for everyone. At #FFD4, UNODC presents 3 initiatives to address illicit flows & strengthen the integrity of financial systems. Learn more about a smarter approach to #FinancingOurFuture ⬇️ #UnitedAgainstCorruption

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Global trade hit $33 trillion in 2024. And the backbone of this trade? Seaports and airports. But the same air, sea and land routes that drive growth are also used by criminal groups to smuggle drugs, weapons & more. Learn how UNODC protects global trade & keeps borders secure:

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Educators form the frontline defence against crime, violence & online threats. Through #RiseUp4Peace, UN Office on Drugs & Crime in partnership with Bluebells Int’l School, sensitized 60+ Delhi educators on ways to advance inclusion, justice & peace with targeted educational interventions.

Educators form the frontline defence against crime, violence & online threats.

Through #RiseUp4Peace, <a href="/UNODC/">UN Office on Drugs & Crime</a> in partnership with Bluebells Int’l School, sensitized 60+ Delhi educators on ways to advance inclusion, justice &amp; peace with targeted educational interventions.
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Migrant smuggling has been estimated to be a $5.5-7 billion criminal industry. Smugglers take advantage of migrants and refugees by exploiting their desperation to move – for a fee. #DeadlyBusiness

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Everyone can become a victim of #OrganizedFraud. 🤖 Organized criminal groups design immersive fraud ecosystems with staged interactions, real-time support & tangible returns. It’s not chance, it’s engineered manipulation. #FraudAwareness

Everyone can become a victim of #OrganizedFraud.

🤖 Organized criminal groups design immersive fraud ecosystems with staged interactions, real-time support &amp; tangible returns. It’s not chance, it’s engineered manipulation. #FraudAwareness
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Bribing officials, bypassing regulations and using shell companies enable illegal gold to enter global markets. Targeted law enforcement, intelligence sharing and strong corporate due diligence are key to dismantling criminal networks. bit.ly/43wdTNk #endENVcrime

Bribing officials, bypassing regulations and using shell companies enable illegal gold to enter global markets.

Targeted law enforcement, intelligence sharing and strong corporate due diligence are key to dismantling criminal networks.

bit.ly/43wdTNk
#endENVcrime
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🚨 Kicked off today: UNODC Global Maritime Crime Programme’s 3️⃣day Inter-Agency Workshop in 🇧🇩 to strengthen #inter_agency_coordination and harmonize mandates to counter #drug_trafficking. 1️⃣9️⃣officials from MLE #agencies engaged. 🇺🇸 funded initiative advancing rule of law & security.

🚨 Kicked off today: <a href="/UNODC_MCP/">UNODC Global Maritime Crime Programme</a>’s 3️⃣day Inter-Agency Workshop in 🇧🇩 to strengthen #inter_agency_coordination and harmonize mandates to counter #drug_trafficking. 1️⃣9️⃣officials from MLE #agencies engaged. 🇺🇸 funded initiative advancing rule of law &amp; security.
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Better data=stronger response! In Nepal, UN Office on Drugs & Crime held engaging discussions with authorities on producing high quality data on Trafficking in Persons—part of an EU-supported intervention to help enhance efforts to combat trafficking & migrant smuggling in South Asia.

Better data=stronger response!

In Nepal, <a href="/UNODC/">UN Office on Drugs & Crime</a> held engaging discussions with authorities on producing high quality data on Trafficking in Persons—part of an EU-supported intervention to help enhance efforts to combat trafficking &amp; migrant smuggling in South Asia.
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✅ Wrapped up: UNODC Global Maritime Crime Programme’s 3️⃣-day Inter-Agency Workshop in 🇧🇩 with active contributions from 1️⃣9️⃣ MLE officers. Participants shared valuable feedback to develop a harmonized SOP to counter #drug_trafficking. Funded by🇺🇸to reinforce inter-agency coordination!

✅ Wrapped up: <a href="/UNODC_MCP/">UNODC Global Maritime Crime Programme</a>’s 3️⃣-day Inter-Agency Workshop in 🇧🇩 with active contributions from 1️⃣9️⃣ MLE officers. Participants shared valuable feedback to develop a harmonized SOP to counter #drug_trafficking. Funded by🇺🇸to reinforce inter-agency coordination!
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📘UNODC has launched a new legislative guide to help countries combat pollution crime under #UNTOC. With 30 model provisions & 50+ legal examples from 27 countries, it’s a vital tool to strengthen environmental protection through legislation. #EnvCrime 🔗bit.ly/460gbpR

📘UNODC has launched a new legislative guide to help countries combat pollution crime under #UNTOC.

With 30 model provisions &amp; 50+ legal examples from 27 countries, it’s a vital tool to strengthen environmental protection through legislation. #EnvCrime

🔗bit.ly/460gbpR
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From safeguarding oceans to securing borders and tackling global crime, UNODC’s work across air, land and sea supports countries respond to cross-border threats. Follow UNODC Border Management on LinkedIn for updates on border security worldwide: ow.ly/u1VA50Wn5kj

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📢Out Now: UN Office on Drugs & Crime South Asia's Odyssey (June 2025) 🔎In Focus: 🔹World Drug Report 🔹Police-community cooperation 🔹Capacity building on X-Ray image analysis 🔹Data collection to counter #HumanTrafficking 🔹Boosting police/criminal justice systems Read: t.ly/AelrC

📢Out Now: <a href="/UNODC/">UN Office on Drugs & Crime</a> South Asia's Odyssey (June 2025)

🔎In Focus:

🔹World Drug Report
🔹Police-community cooperation
🔹Capacity building on X-Ray image analysis
🔹Data collection to counter #HumanTrafficking
🔹Boosting police/criminal justice systems

Read: t.ly/AelrC
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The financial sector is a crucial component of today’s economy. However, traffickers use it to legitimize and move their profits. Governments should promote sustainable finance practices to #EndHumanTrafficking.

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🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 100,000 families supported through alternative development ⚖️ 3,700 criminal justice officials trained on counter-terrorism 🚨 633 trafficking victims assisted by UNODC-trained experts See how UNODC made a difference in 2024 ⬇️