00935nam a2200109   4500100001800000245005100018260003200069300000800101520062400109650001800733856007400751  aKaruhanga, J.  aIllicit Trade a Security Threat, Region Warned  aRwandabThe New Timesc2016  a3p.  aThe article tackles illicit trade, described as a serious security threat as it encourages widespread criminality. Illicit trade has a negative impact on investments, government revenues and social welfare, as it is a front for money laundering and has the potential to sabotage national economies. Illicit trade refers to any practice or conduct prohibited by law and which relates to production, shipment, receipt, possession, distribution, sale or purchase including any practice or conduct intended to facilitate such activity. It comprises trade in illegal goods and services, and trading in legal goods illegally.  aIllicit Trade  uiffoadatabase.trustafrica.org/iff/Illicit trade a security threat.pdf