concept   smuggling

7 commonsense assertions
Cultures (7) United States (1) Middle East (1) Western countries (1) Customs Agencies (1) Europe (1) Organized Crime Circles (1) Southeast Asia (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 smuggling United States Smuggling in the United States is illegal and involves transporting illegal goods across borders with serious legal consequences. 6
2 smuggling Middle East The smuggling culture in the Middle East is influenced by economic conditions and involves cross-border trade, intertwined with traditional hospitality customs. 4
3 smuggling Western countries Smuggling in Western countries involves the illegal transportation of drugs, weapons, or contraband across borders, and is punishable by law. 3
4 smuggling Customs Agencies Customs Agencies target and penalize smuggling as an illegal activity. 1
5 smuggling Europe Smuggling in Europe is commonly linked to illegal activities and organized crime, carrying severe legal repercussions. 1
6 smuggling Organized Crime Circles Smuggling is a common practice for illegal goods and contraband within organized crime circles. 1
7 smuggling Southeast Asia In Southeast Asia, smuggling is more accepted in some regions due to economic hardships and lack of viable alternatives for making a living. 1