Criminal history, latest news and investigations organized by country. Provides news and information about the drug trade, armed groups, criminal actors, and other investigative reports.
comprises a network of over 500 independent global and regional experts working on human rights, democracy, governance, and development issues where organized crime has become increasingly pertinent.
Numbeo allows you to see, share and compare information about crime levels and types worldwide. It surveys the following about crime and safety in the cities.
A great resource for identifying various tattoos and their known affiliations. Archived copy can be found [here (Wayback)](https://web.archive.org/web/20210926230255/https://info.publicintelligence.net/CBSA-TattooHandbook.pdf).
One of the best places for the latest news and in-depth reporting on the Mafia and other organized crime groups from around the world.
- [Biker News](https://biker-news.com/)
1%er motorcycle club news from all over the world.
- [[IMAGE] Common Outlaw Biker Gang Colors](https://imgur.com/a/fVkg3cg)
A few images that display the common layouts and patches used by 1%er outlaw motorcycle clubs. Archived [here (Wayback)](https://web.archive.org/web/20210927015917/https://imgur.com/a/fVkg3cg) and [here (archive.today)](https://archive.ph/5kQPR).
- [StreetGangs](https://www.streetgangs.com/)
Provides information and current news regarding various street gangs and prison gangs.
- [Wikipedia - List of Criminal Enterprises](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_criminal_enterprises,_gangs,_and_syndicates) ([WikiLess](https://wikiless.org/wiki/List_of_criminal_enterprises,_gangs,_and_syndicates))
This is a global listing of criminal enterprises, cartels, smuggling rings, street and prison gangs, tongs, mafias, syndicates and cybercrime networks that are or have been involved in organized crime. Some data here is out-dated, but still valuable.
- [Global Modern Slavery Directory](https://www.globalmodernslavery.org/)
Designed to be a useful tool for all stakeholders in the global anti-human trafficking field including providers, potential victims, survivors, community members, researchers, students, and others looking to identify or connect with resources.
The global resource and research database on human trafficking. The database consists of academic journals, reports, research studies, congressional testimony, news articles, and other primary and secondary sources.
- [[PDF] Financial Flows from Human Trafficking 2018](https://www.fatf-gafi.org/media/fatf/content/images/Human-Trafficking-2018.pdf)
A report from 2018 by the Financial Action Taskforce (FATF) about the financial proceeds from human trafficking. Archived [here (Wayback)](https://web.archive.org/web/20210919032302/https://www.fatf-gafi.org/media/fatf/content/images/Human-Trafficking-2018.pdf).
- [MixedMigration](https://mixedmigration.org/)
The MMC is a leading source for independent and high quality data, information, research and analysis on mixed migration.
- [Migration Policy Data Hub](https://www.migrationpolicy.org/programs/migration-data-hub)
Showcases the most current national and state-level demographic, social, and economic facts about immigrants to the United States; as well as stock, flow, citizenship, net migration, and historical data for countries in Europe, North America, and beyond.
- [[PDF] The Cocaine Pipeline to Europe](https://globalinitiative.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/The-cocaine-pipeline-to-Europe-GI-TOCInsightCrime.pdf)
Report from Global Initiative that shows information about the cocaine pipeline and smuggling routes into Europe. Archived versions of this document can be found [here (Wayback)](https://web.archive.org/web/20210927003801/https://globalinitiative.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/The-cocaine-pipeline-to-Europe-GI-TOCInsightCrime.pdf) and [here (archive.today)](https://archive.ph/kEYyw).
- [[PDF] DEA Drug Slang Terms and Code Words](https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2018-07/DIR-022-18.pdf)
This compendium of drug slang terms has been alphabetically ordered, and identifies drugs and drug categories in English and foreign languages. Archived copies of this document can be found [here (Wayback)](https://web.archive.org/web/20210927012704/https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2018-07/DIR-022-18.pdf) and [here (Library Genesis)](https://libgen.rs/book/index.php?md5=A2356AFF1CF581E5862D8A9BC1D0C0E9).
- [Commonly Abused Drug Charts](https://www.drugabuse.gov/drug-topics/commonly-used-drugs-charts)
Contains information and reports about the most commonly used drugs.
- [[PDF] List of Controlled Substances](https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/schedules/orangebook/c_cs_alpha.pdf)
An alphabetical list of controlled substances in the United States. Archived versions of this document can be found [here (Wayback)](https://web.archive.org/web/20210923040830/https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/schedules/orangebook/c_cs_alpha.pdf) and [here (Library Genesis)](https://libgen.rs/book/index.php?md5=90AF84A9F895AA3DE7FF004B8E780480).
- [OFAC Sanctions List Search](https://sanctionssearch.ofac.treas.gov/)
The US sanctions list includes many entities involved in drug trafficking, including a long list of individuals and companies targeted under the “Kingpin Act". Also available as a [PDF document](https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/126/narco_sanctions_kingpin.pdf). Archived copy of this document from June 8th, 2021 can be found [here (Wayback)](https://web.archive.org/web/20210731183456/https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/126/narco_sanctions_kingpin.pdf).
- [FDA Approved Drug Index](https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/daf/index.cfm)
Includes information about drugs, including biological products, approved for human use in the United States.
- [DEA Drug Images](https://www.dea.gov/media-gallery/drug-images)
A database with images of many different types of illicit drugs. Created and maintained by the United States DEA.
- [DEA Drug Fact Sheets](https://www.dea.gov/factsheets)
A collection of fact sheets for various different drugs provided by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). All fact sheets are also available as PDFs.
- [[PDF] 2020 National Drug Threat Assessment](https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2021-02/DIR-008-21%202020%20National%20Drug%20Threat%20Assessment_WEB.pdf)
Lots and lots of good information in here including some pretty interesting images. Has information about transnational traffickers in the Americas and Asia, trafficking methods, and illicit finance. Archived copies available [here (Wayback)](https://web.archive.org/web/20210918005345/https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2021-02/DIR-008-21%202020%20National%20Drug%20Threat%20Assessment_WEB.pdf) and [here (Library Genesis)](https://libgen.rs/book/index.php?md5=99DEB4338B7B542BC4EC6CEE9F61515F).
A non-profit organization that provides information about psychoactive plants and chemicals. Erowid documents legal and illegal substances, including their intended and adverse effects.
Basic information regarding the illegal wildlife trade from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
- [Oxpeckers](https://oxpeckers.org/)
Africa's first environmental investigation unit. Combining traditional investigative techniques, data analysis and GEOINT to help expose wildlife offences and track organized criminal syndicates.
A tool to track seizures, arrests, court cases & convictions relating to wildlife crime across Europe.
- [WWF](https://www.worldwildlife.org/)
The World Wide Fund for Nature is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1961 that works in the field of wilderness and wildlife preservation and the reduction of human impact on the environment.
- [Top 10 Most Trafficked Animals](https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/10-most-trafficked-animals-on-the-planet.html)
A list of the most trafficked animals on the planet.
- [INTERPOL Environmental and Wildlife Crime](https://www.interpol.int/en/Crimes/Environmental-crime/Wildlife-crime)
Provides information about wildlife operations conducted by INTERPOL. Also provides some great documents related to the global illicit wildlife trade.
- [DOJ Prosecution of Federal Wildlife Crimes](https://www.justice.gov/enrd/prosecution-federal-wildlife-crimes)
This page maintained by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) shows details and outcomes of various criminal wildlife cases.
Released on September 8th, 2020. This is the first report published by the wildlife whistleblowing initiative known as [WildLeaks](https://wildleaks.org/). Archived copies can be found [here (Wayback)](https://web.archive.org/web/20210927053350/https://wildleaks.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/WildLeaks-Report-Sept2020.pdf) and [here (Library Genesis)](https://libgen.is/book/index.php?md5=8A79177F7472175A0888E848E03B4A03).
- [[PDF] Money Laundering and the Illegal Wildlife Trade](https://web.archive.org/web/20210927054224/https://www.fatf-gafi.org/media/fatf/documents/Money-laundering-and-illegal-wildlife-trade.pdf)
A report released in June 2020 from the FATF that describes how proceeds from the wildlife black market is laundered and how its used to fuel crime and corruption. Archived [here (Wayback)](https://web.archive.org/web/20210828075156/https://www.fatf-gafi.org/media/fatf/documents/Money-laundering-and-illegal-wildlife-trade.pdf) and [here (Library Genesis)](https://libgen.rs/book/index.php?md5=A35AACB947BD0D522D125B61DAF6B793).
- [[PDF] UNODC Wildlife and Forest Crime Analytic Toolkit](https://cites.org/sites/default/files/common/resources/pub/ICCWC_Toolkit_v2_english.pdf)
A very well put together document that gives a comprehensive overview for understanding the main issues related to environmental offences and for analysing preventive and criminal justice responses to wildlife and forest offences in a given country. Archived copies available [here (Wayback)](https://web.archive.org/web/20210927063331/https://cites.org/sites/default/files/common/resources/pub/ICCWC_Toolkit_v2_english.pdf) and [here (Library Genesis)](https://libgen.rs/book/index.php?md5=ADBA125A24A701D05960BD71CA5F59BB).
A German website with information, reports and guides on how to identify and avoid scams. Click [here](https://www-fake--scam-info.translate.goog/?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB&_x_tr_pto=nui) for a German to English translation.
Global scam database. Search by picture, email, username, pseudo name, number or crypto address. Be aware that this is a crowd-sourced database, so there is potential for false positives.
- [ScamAlert](https://scamalert.sg/)
Search for scam stories and common scammer methods via keyword.
A worldwide database of phone numbers that have been proven to be used by internet scammers. Tells you where in the world it is from, along with any other additional details that are available.
A list of people who have been reported as scammers. Searchable via email, IP, real name and username. Data is crowd-sourced, so there is potential of false positives.
- [ICOM Red Lists](https://icom.museum/en/resources/red-lists/)
This illustrated database compiles all the categories of at-risk cultural goods in the ICOM Red Lists. For more information on the Red Lists, please visit their [dedicated page](https://icom.museum/en/our-actions/heritage-protection/red-lists/).
- [Havocscope](https://havocscope.com/)
Provides information and threat intelligence on the global black market. The information about the black market has been collected from government agencies, academic studies, media reports, and reported data from other private sources.
