Drug trafficking and money laundering in the Caribbean ‘mini'‐states and dependent territories: The US response

Abstract

Organized drug trafficking and sophisticated money laundering techniques pose a serious threat to the security and stability of states around the world, particularly small or weak states which lack the necessary technology, training, and resources to combat the drug trade. This article examines the nature and extent of drug trafficking and money laundering activities in the Caribbean mini‐states and British dependent territories, as well as the United States response to this growing regional problem. The international narcotics control regime can be strengthened through greater bilateral cooperation in anti‐narcotics matters between the United States and Caribbean mini‐states.