Amidst an international summit in Ottawa, Magnus Brunner, the European commissioner for internal affairs and migration, emphasized the importance of global collaboration in combating the rise of organized crime. With crime groups growing more sophisticated and expanding their reach worldwide, Brunner highlighted the need for countries to come together and share information to effectively tackle this issue. The gathering of G7 interior and security ministers served as a platform for discussions on learning from Canada’s strategies in dealing with organized crime, particularly in the context of the thriving drug trade.
The informal alliance of G7 countries, comprising leading economies like Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union, acknowledged the necessity of unity in addressing various challenges. Apart from organized crime, the summit also delved into concerns such as migrant smuggling, the coercion of diaspora communities by autocratic regimes, and the online threats posed by terrorist activities, cybercrime, and the exploitation of children through the internet.
This collaborative effort among nations aims to strengthen security measures and enhance cooperation to combat the evolving landscape of organized crime and related issues in a global context.
Keyphrase: Global Organized Crime