Seaports are among the most significant nodes in transnational criminal supply chains globally. The infrastructure and technical operations involved dictate the ease with which organised crime groups can exploit them. The political dynamics surrounding the sector and facilities are of key relevance to the ease of criminal penetration.

This project will test the feasibility and analytical value of a cross-domain Red-Flag Taxonomy through a small, comparative pilot across three areas of transnational crime: illegally traded commodities (such as tobacco and pharmaceuticals), human trafficking, and drugs.

This evidence review explores the linkages between organised crime, the environment and the welfare of Indigenous communities, exposing the underlying complexities of these areas and creating a broader view of this landscape. Haider aims to uncover answers to key questions on these topics through this evidence research paper, informing more robust and effective interventions in the future.