1. A Unique Challenge INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZED CRIME

2. THE NATURE OF THE PROBLEM Cultural Differences Values Sovereignty Can we just ignore the problem of crimes such as: Drug Trafficking Human Trafficking Cyber Crime

3. INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZED CRIME Crime is “Big Business” Organized crime is “organized” An Intervention Strategy Collect Information and Intelligence Target the most Important IOC Threats Comprehensive Action (Attack) Dismantle the Organization Systematically This strategy is not new, it’s proven effective.

4. WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF IOC? Intimidation through Violence, Coercion and Threats. Exploit differences between nations in pursuit of their objectives. Attempt to influence government policy Economic gain is their primary goal Leadership is covert

5. THE SPECIFIC THREATS TO US NATIONAL SECURITY Control of Energy Resources Support to Terrorists Smuggling & Trafficking Financial System Corruption Cyber Crime

6. MORE THREATS Securities Fraud Corruption of Public Officials Use of Violence

7. UNDERSTANDING THE NATURE OF THE THREAT They Attack from Safe Havens OIC Leaders are Close to Corrupt Public Officials Street Crime is just a Symptom OIC structures are Dynamic & Loose. Our Intelligence is Lacking

8. OUR ENFORCEMENT GOALS Prioritize & Target the Greatest Threats Coordinate Enforcement Efforts Cooperate with Foreign LE Counterparts Employ Non-Traditional Tools

9. ADDITIONAL STRATEGIES Up-to-Date legislation and Procedures Increase Awareness of the Problem and Threats Reconvene the Organized Crime Council