The transnistrian dilemma

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Rhode Island-sized Transnistria has emerged as a major source of legal and illegal weapons for conflict zones in former Communist bloc and the Middle East and a key transit point for narcotics, contraband, and human trafficking. Despite the lack of international recognition, Transnistria has developed a functioning government, competent law enforcement organs, an army, an educating system, passports, and its own currency.

Ukraine, Moldova, Arms smuggling

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Kaliningrad, adrift in Europe

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Kaliningrad, a Russian enclave bordered by Lithuania and Poland, both members of the European Union, has become a passage port for numerous illegal activities. Statistics show that the crime rate in the region is 20 percent higher than in city, fomenting corruption and undermining economic performance.

Russia, Economic aspects, Kaliningrad, Russia

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Huseyin Baybasin-Europe's Pablo Escobar

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Huseyin Baybasin, an ethnic Kurd, was alleged to have extensive heroin smuggling operations in Turkey, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, and Spain. His various other illegal activities are discussed.

Italy, Germany, Spain, Turkey, Baybasin, Huseyin

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