Challenges to criminal law in matters related to transnational organized crime: legal solutions for prevention and countering crime

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Data: 2025

The research addresses the challenges that the criminal law is facing to transnational organized crime, a complex and ever-expanding phenomenon that often transcends national borders and threatens global security. The study discusses how traditional law enforcement authorities are often insufficient or even outdated to dealing with these forms of crime, a phenomenon that involves international networks and various illegal practices such as the illegal circulation of drugs, the illegal trade of weapons or ammunition, the smuggling of weapons and excise goods, human trafficking, the convergence of corruption of various levels with organized crime and money laundering. Amongst the prevention and countering organized crime measures that the research is discussing are: strengthening the cooperation between the structures responsible for the elaboration and application of relevant legislation, the exchange of information, the development of common legal norms, the synchronization of mechanisms for preventing and combating the phenomenon at a global level, and the harmonization of criminal legislation. The article suggests several legal solutions, such as the use of international cooperation instruments, the strengthening of international treaties and the creation of a legislative framework that would allow for a faster and more effective response against organized crime. In conclusion, the study emphasizes the need for a coordinated response at national and international levels, as well as the importance of strengthening the rule of law and mutual trust between nations.