Sociology and Criminology-Open Access
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Abstract

The Role of the Intelligence Service in the Prevention of Organized Crime in Kosovo

Mensut Adem*

Organized Crime is considered a threat to national and international security. This threat can manifest itself in various forms, depending on economic and social life, especially in globalism conditions. The geostrategic position of the republic of Kosovo in the Balkans, as well as the post-war conditions created; enable various criminal groups to maintain organized crime activities. High unemployment and poverty also contribute to creating favorable conditions for the development of Crime in general and organized crime in particular. To use and establish the work of the intelligence service professionally, we must know what we encounter. In our work, we include the fight and suppression of organized crime, so we must understand several elements of this phenomenon as organized crime elements are the existence of a group, society, or criminal organization, which should contain three or more members. They can be large or small, depending on the number of members and their criminal activity. Appear and can have a national, international, and transnational character. One should know the notion of security, content, and social function, but this can only be understood if this phenomenon is viewed interdisciplinary. Safety is defined as a person's inner sense (sense of security), "security is a dynamic category that can be greater or less, ranging from complete security to complete insecurity.

Published Date: 2022-09-01; Received Date: 2022-08-01