Article in the special issue
What Do We Know About Import and Export Crimes? A Systematic Review and Qualitative Meta-Synthesis
- Virginia State University, USA
Abstract
This study examines the characteristics and consequences of import and export crimes through a systematic review and qualitative meta-synthesis of fifteen scholarly and policy-based articles published between 2019 and 2025. Sources were identified through JSTOR, SAGE Journals, Academic Search Complete, and Google Scholar. Four key themes emerged: illegal immigration and human trafficking, organized crime and economic impacts, government policies addressing cross-border crimes, and the socioeconomic consequences of trade law violations. The findings indicate that legal ambiguities, corruption, weak regulatory frameworks, and global wealth inequalities contribute to import and export crimes. The review also highlights links between cross-border crime, policy gaps, and socioeconomic insecurity. Effective responses require international cooperation, legal integration, coordinated enforcement, extradition mechanisms, and anti-corruption measures. Future research should incorporate primary data and regional case studies to develop context-specific prevention strategies.
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How to cite (APA 7)
Garcia, K., & Bolli, P. (2025). What Do We Know About Import and Export Crimes? A Systematic Review and Qualitative Meta-Synthesis. International Journal of Justice and Police Sciences, 1(2), 275–308. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22201362