The Vampire Ship: The seizure of Europe's largest heroin shipment

Re:The Vampire Ship: The seizure of Europe's largest heroin ... by Pirgo on Sunday September 20, 2020 @11:27AM (#24534549)

I'm not disagreeing with you, but regarding money laundering, it's not like drug trafficking and heists are only illegal streams of money which needs to be cleaned. Trafficking, prostitution, illegal gambling, depositing of toxic waste, bribe money, cyber crime, financial malversations etc.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:The Vampire Ship: The seizure of Europe's largest heroin ... by Ancapistani on Sunday September 20, 2020 @11:36AM (#24534591)

I would expect that proceeds from drugs constitute the vast majority of value that is laundered today, though. It would be interesting to consider the impact, for sure.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:The Vampire Ship: The seizure of Europe's largest heroin ... by toyg on Sunday September 20, 2020 @01:43PM (#24535665)

Yes, it would absolutely have a massive impact on money laundry as an industry (i.e. on tax havens etc).

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:The Vampire Ship: The seizure of Europe's largest heroin ... by ttul on Sunday September 20, 2020 @12:30PM (#24534945)

$500B a year or so is the estimate.

[ Parent | on HN ]