ORGANISED CRIME AND TERRORISM

4.1. Recent factors that have contributed to the increasing threat of organised crime.
Phil William’s (1991) writing has reflected a focussed consideration of the range of structural factors that seem to have contributed to the creation of a socio-political environment in which organised crime has gained a foothold. Consequently Williams will be used substantially in the following sections due to his comprehensive understanding of this.
Over the last 25 years, global developments have contributed to an increase in organised criminal activity, more than ever before. These global developments include the dramatic advances in transportation systems facilitating organised crime activities, especially the movement of drugs and weapons in and out of countries.
Communication and information systems, too, have been developed to such an extent that organised crime syndicates are able to network their activities to a greater extent than before. Information warfare entails the sabotage of na...