UN Office on Drugs & Crime

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime assists governments & others to roll back global threats posed by drugs, organized crime, corruption & terrorism

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From drones & submarines to social media & new substances, drug traffickers are innovating to target new audiences. Intl' drug policy must adapt just as quickly. Every year, countries meet at UNODC HQ to address pressing issues & place new drugs under intl' control. #WorldDrugDay

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When trust in institutions is lost, instability can grow.

This @UN #PeacebuildingWeek, watch the video to learn why integrity and accountability are critical for lasting peace.

Read the joint UNODC, @UNPeacekeeping & @UNDPPA publication ➡️ https://t.co/TI1aNTxT7Z

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This potato hides drugs inside.

Criminals often use creative methods to traffic illicit items.

Our responses have to be just as innovative:

Uzbek officers trained by UNODC on risk-based profiling and X-ray screening seized over 260 kg of cannabis in 2026.

#WorldDrugDay

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Organized crime groups exploit gaps in governance, regulation & technology to expand drug trafficking.

UNODC helps countries close these loopholes, disrupt criminal networks & target illicit activities.

Join the global conversation on drugs & crime on #WorldDrugDay, 26 June.

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Waste trafficking bypasses legal systems, causing pollution and undermining safe reuse of materials.

UNODC strengthens enforcement cooperation & data-sharing to counter this crime and keep materials in legal circulation.

https://t.co/jJq2WpaB12

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We trust the voices of the people we love.

Criminals are using AI to clone voices and exploit fear and urgency to commit fraud. Older people are often targeted, but anyone can become a victim.
🔗https://t.co/g2FBL5FR4I
Watch the video and learn how to stay safe ⬇

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What makes cybercrime different from other types of crime?

It’s faster, borderless and often carried out with little risk to the offender, all from behind a screen. One attack can reach hundreds of victims across multiple countries in an instant.

Learn more ⬇️

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What’s happening on global drug markets, and what are the latest trends?

The #WorldDrugReport is a key source of information on global drug production, trafficking and use.

Join us live for the report launch next week.

📅 26 June 2026
🕐 1 p.m. CET
🔗 https://t.co/F7dPoL61H6

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When traffickers strip away the visible features of protected timber, they hide crime in plain sight.

UNODC is equipping frontline officers with the technology and skills to reveal wood grain, identify species and stop illegal trade.

#endENVcrime

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This week, 19 independent int'l experts are in Vienna for the 1st meeting of the new Expert Panel on global drug policy.

Established in March, it will develop practical recommendations to support the 2029 review of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs.

https://t.co/e9dn5FqRJk

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Protecting marine biodiversity requires coordinated action.

UNODC & @IUCN support the implementation of the agreement to protect marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ) and strengthen the enforcement of marine protected areas.

#OOC11 #endENVcrime

[Monica Juma @Monica_Juma_]

Today, I met with the 19-member Expert Panel on global drug policy established by Member States at the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, to inform the preparations for the 2029 review of global drug policy.

Co-Chaired by Allan Rock and Natalie Morris-Sharma, the panel brings together a broad range of expertise and experience from different regions, disciplines and professional backgrounds.

As Secretariat of the Commission, @UNODC stands ready to support the panel through sharing its knowledge base, technical competencies as well as its global network of field offices, as needed.

I am confident the work of this panel will ground and inform preparations leading up to the 2029 review, and wish the panel every success in this significant task.

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Victims of human trafficking are often coerced into online scams or drug smuggling by organized crime.

More than 8% of all victims are forced to commit criminal acts.

Ending the exploitation starts with not punishing victims for crimes they were forced to commit.

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Migrants fleeing violence or seeking better opportunities often turn to smugglers, risking dangerous journeys and exploitation.

UNODC works with governments to dismantle smuggling networks and strengthen protections for migrants at risk.

https://t.co/wAD7ixFibM

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Roughly two-thirds of the world's ocean lies beyond national borders and belongs to no single country.

Protecting these shared waters requires countries to improve maritime law enforcement and work together against organized crime that exploits the ocean.

#OOC11 #endENVcrime

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Criminal networks move faster, farther and smarter than ever.

Monica Juma steps in to lead @UNODC, calling for stronger global cooperation to tackle corruption, trafficking, terrorism and tech‑driven crime.

https://t.co/QAqWSIOi3V

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"We make do with what we have.”

For decades, the National Police Service Training College in Kiganjo has led Kenya’s police learning with limited resources and outdated equipment.

Learn how UNODC is supporting modernizing Kenya’s oldest police college: https://t.co/SHqiHLhfMA

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The ocean’s vastness and weak governance make it vulnerable to organized crime, threatening biodiversity, economies and security.

Tackling these risks requires coordinated law enforcement and justice systems equipped to hold offenders accountable.
#OOC11 #endENVcrime

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📢 Save the date

Join practitioners and experts advancing efforts to counter the criminal use of cryptoassets.

📅 15–16 September
📌 Luxembourg

Register now https://t.co/Psy0J6PffF
More information: https://t.co/9RPkSgsJF4

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From training to impact!

13 kg of illegal gold worth more than USD 2 million was seized in Brazil, one of the largest gold seizures this year.

By strengthening frontline capacities, UNODC is helping protect the Amazon’s natural resources and fight organized crime.