The constant threat of being reported to immigration authorities as an illegal alien, and the threat of going to jail, hung over her head to keep her quiet and subservient. The massage parlor was eventually raided. Natasha was arrested and sent back to Russia, not as the successful model of her dreams, but in disgrace. Each of these sketches is an example of how transnational crime impacts local and state jurisdictions in the United States. What is most alarming is that they are only a few of the thousands of real life cases when a criminal event in one country affects people in another country.
Transnational crime is without boundaries.
Fighting crime will mean becoming aware of the nature and extent of global crime and sharing that information with counterparts in the next county, next state, and next country. What you know or don't know about crime in another country may have a direct impact on you and your life. This is why the National Institute of Justice has an International Center. In the fall we will open an International Center web site. Check back at this location for more information about transnational crime and justice.