TIER 2 THREATS
3.28 Tier 2 Threats are Substantial Threats to the
Region. Tier 2 Threats include:
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Human Trafficking
& Smuggling
Human Trafficking and Smuggling;
Natural Disasters; and
Public Order Crimes.
3.29 These threats are both likely and high-impact, but
are not as severe as Tier 1 Threats. CARICOM must use
its best efforts, however, to prevent these threats from
escalating into Tier 1 Threats.
Natural Disasters
Public Disorder
Crimes
Human Trafficking and Smuggling
3.30 The trafficking of humans for sexual or labour exploitation is of growing concern for
CARICOM Member States. These particularly foul crimes affect the most vulnerable citizens;
the victims of sexual exploitation and trafficking are predominantly young women and girls.
3.31 There are an increasing number of
schemes used by human trafficking syndicates.
Traffickers now routinely use the lure of lucrative
jobs opportunities to target women and girls
across the Region through websites. It is
anticipated that as the Region becomes a more
networked society, the internet will increasingly
facilitate the transnational marketing of sex
workers.
Figure 3.3: Passengers Pre-Screened at JRCC
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3.32 With the introduction of modern national
border management systems supported by
enhanced regional initiatives such as the Advance
Passenger Information System (APIS) and
CARICOM Integrated Border Security System 1500
(CARIBSEC) together with capacity building
measures targeted at the Community’s border 1000
security officials, controls at national ports of
entry are strengthened. This will make it 500
increasingly difficult for someone trafficked or
smuggled to gain entry.
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2009
2010
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Figure 3.4: Total Number of Hits
2008
2009
2010
2011
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In order to escape this enhanced scrutiny,
however, it is sensible to anticipate a shift to clandestine entry along the Region’s porous
borders. For networks with already established and proven trafficking routes this presents a
lucrative opportunity that does not attract penalties as severe as those associated with conviction
for smuggling other transnational organized crime commodities, such as drugs and guns.
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