UNODC divides CFS into two categories. First are “crimes associated with the fisheries sector” that have no direct connection with fishing operations but take place on fishing vessels, in fishing facilities or use fishing operations to commit or cover crimes—for example, trafficking of drugs. Second are “crimes in the fisheries value chain” that are closely linked to fishing operations, although they are not “illegal fishing” per se. These crimes extend into the trade, ownership structures and financial services associated with the fishing sector—they are not only associated with the act of fishing. Such crimes include fraud and forgery, corruption, money laundering, tax crimes, customs and fiscal fraud, as well as trafficking in persons.
Crimes in the containerized trade supply chain, as they relate to the fisheries sector, fall within both categories. Among crimes directly relevant to the mandate of CCP are those such as smuggling and misdeclaration of goods, document forgery, over/under declaration of value, shipment of protected species, the trafficking of drugs or other illicit goods and corruption amongst customs and law enforcement officers.
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CCP Crimes in the Fisheries Sector activities are currently supported by: