While modern technological advancements play an increasingly important role in cross-border organized crime, they are not the sole determinant of criminal network operations. Various non-technological factors significantly shape how these networks leverage technology, influencing the scale of their cross-border activities and expansion. Similarly, these factors also affect law enforcement agencies’ ability to disrupt and weaken such criminal organizations.
This study provides an objective assessment of the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies in Arab countries in combating cross-border organized crime. It carefully evaluates the role of modern technologies within criminal networks without overstating or understating their impact. Through a comparative technical approach, the study examines global and regional practices to analyze how digital innovations enhance criminal capabilities and necessitate evolving law enforcement strategies.
Additionally, the study presents recommendations for Arab law enforcement agencies to strengthen their ability to counteract criminal networks. These recommendations focus not only on mitigating technological threats but also on addressing non-technological factors that contribute to the persistence and resilience of these organizations.
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