Week 6 EOC Illicit

I think that the National Geographic documentary Illicit really opened the eyes to a lot of people of how far organized crime can reach. I believe that many people have purchased some sort of counterfeit items, but don’t think about what they are supporting by buying those items. I have known for a long time that you support organized crime when buying fake items. Something that I did not realize is the global scale on which these actions are taking place. I doubt that there wills any significant impact on illegal trade until major countries unify to make a substantially large effort. I think the community as a whole should try to inform the public more about what the effects of buying fake items can have. Even buying something like an illegal DVD can go a long way in supporting crime. People need to realize that all the little action they take can have a real impact right at home. People put their community in danger every time they choose to look for a bargain in a place where they know illegal items are sold. One aspect of the documentary that I didn’t know is how people cleaned dirty money. Buying property is a technique that criminals use to launder money. Investing in property has huge profit margins because they use the technique to clean their money, they can then in return sell the property and make even more profits. Everything that is a movement in crime happens on a grand scale. A lot of people also didn’t know that medicine is also a product that can be made illegally. Making fake medicine can be dangerous and can sometimes kill people. I hope that more people can open their eyes and see that everything they do makes a difference in the world.