Discuss the types of organised crimes. Describe the linkages between terrorists and organised crime that exist at the national and transnational levels.

Terrorism refers to the act of terrifying people to show strength by radicalized people. Organized crimes refers to crimes that have a planned itinerary.

Linkages between organized crime and terrorism

(1) Organized crime acts as a feeder to terrorism. Ex- Supply of funds, resources, manpower through drug trafficking. (2) Radicalizes the younger generation Ex- Criminals can be easily undertaken under the gambit of terror activities. (3) Deviance is often glamorised. Ex- Organized crime can often lead to people becoming powerful, which can further go on to become terrorist.

Ways of breaking the bond between the two -

1- Choke funding of Organized crimes by apt policy measures. Ex- Prevention of Money laundering Act, UAPA, etc.

2- Internationally accepted definition of Organized crime and terrorism should be adopted.

3- Notorious areas like Golden crescent and Golden triangle should receive higher global attention.

4- Radicalization of youth by organizations like IS, JeM etc should be closely watched.

The easiest and the most long term method of breaking the unholy nexus between Organised crime and Terrorism is Economic Prosperity and inclusive growth.

Ex- Organized crime can often lead to people becoming powerful, which can further go on to become terrorist. Ways of breaking the bond between the two -

1- Choke funding of Organized crimes by apt policy measures. Ex- Prevention of Money laundering Act, UAPA, etc.

2- Internationally accepted definition of Organized crime and terrorism should be adopted.

3- Notorious areas like Golden crescent and Golden triangle should receive higher global attention.

4- Radicalization of youth by organizations like IS, JeM etc should be closely watched.

The easiest and the most long term method of breaking the unholy nexus between Organised crime and Terrorism is Economic Prosperity and inclusive growth.