In this episode, we discuss a case of falsified medical products with Hugo Bonar, who worked for the Health Products Regulatory Authority (formerly known as the Irish Medicines Board). Crime Spot is hosted by Esther and Felix.Useful links rel

A Tale of Horns and Hides with Dr. Annette Hübschle

Sep 27th, 2021 33m 12s

In this special episode, Crime Spot and SHERLOC welcome Dr. Annette Hübschle to talk about rhino poaching and the illegal trade in their horn.Follow us: Twitter: @CrimeSpot1 | @UNODC_SHERLOC | @AHuebschle | Instagram: crime_spot Contact us: C

To Catch the Bigger Fish with Marcus Asner

Aug 22nd, 2021 1h 1m

In this episode, Crime Spot talks to Marcus Asner who investigated one of the largest fisheries crime cases in recent years. Marcus shares his investigative insights and explains how to catch a wildlife thief.Follow us: Twitter: @CrimeSpot1 |

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Crime Spot meets SHERLOC - Teaser

Aug 16th, 2021 6m 48s

“The game is afoot!” (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle) – welcome to Crime Spot season 2, everyone!Throughout the upcoming episodes, we will cooperate with SHERLOC, the knowledge management portal of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Across

Sex Trafficking to Europe - The Plight of Nigerian Victims with Ottavia Spaggiari

Apr 28th, 2021 58m 26s

In today’s episode, investigative journalist Ottavia Spaggiari joins Esther and Felix to talk about sex trafficking from Nigeria to Europe.** Follow us: Twitter: @CrimeSpot1 | Instagram: crime_spot** Follow Ottavia on twitter: @OttaviaS and c

High Seas Tell No Tales with Dr. Dirk Siebels

Mar 15th, 2021 39m 20s

In today’s special episodes on crimes on our oceans, Esther and Felix discuss modern-day piracy in Western Africa with Dr. Dirk Siebels, maritime security expert.** Follow us: Twitter: @CrimeSpot1 | Instagram: crime_spot** Follow Dirk on twit

Forest Becomes Frontline with Dr. Anwesha Dutta

Jan 28th, 2021 36m 30s

*** In this episode, Esther and Felix explore the use of military approaches to implement conservation measures, so-called Green Militarization. Special guest of this episode, Dr. Anwesha Dutta, talks about her recent article and how Green Mili

Cocaine’s Gateway to Europe with Dr. Lieselot Bisschop

Dec 13th, 2020 44m 13s

*** This episode continues the series of episodes dedicated to organized crime on our oceans. Today, Esther and Felix look at cocaine smuggled via maritime routes and how it moves through Europe’s largest port, the port of Rotterdam. For that,

Pills, Powder and Smoke with Antony Loewenstein

Nov 7th, 2020 44m 44s

About the episodeIn this episode, Esther and Felix welcome Antony Loewenstein to talk about his recent book "Pills, Powder, and Smoke - Inside the Bloody War on Drugs". His book looks into the genesis, implementation and consequences of anti-d

Fishing for Crime with Lejda Toci from UNODC

Sep 15th, 2020 32m 35s

In this second episode of the special series on organized crime on our oceans, Esther and Felix are joined by Lejda Toci, fisheries crime focal point from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Together, they discuss fisheries crime, oth

Organized Crime on our Oceans with Ian Urbina

Aug 11th, 2020 57m 13s

*** Time stamps for this episode: Interview with Ian Urbina 05:30 - 52:45*** This episode kicks off a series of episodes dedicated to organized crime on our oceans. Esther and Felix talk to Ian Urbina, investigative journalist, Pulitzer prize

What Tiger King Forgot To Tell You

Jul 28th, 2020 16m 28s

To commemorate Global Tiger Day, Esther and Felix look into the illegal trade in tigers and shed light on issues previously unaddressed by a certain Netflix documentary.Sources for this episode include:** BIg Cat Public Safety Act: https://ww

The Rise of the Parallel Pandemic

Jun 25th, 2020 23m 10s

“The Rise of the Parallel Pandemic” explores the growth of the global trade in counterfeit products amid the COVID-19 crisis. Organized crime groups are capitalizing on fear, supply shortages & growing demand to sell their products & expand the

Why are we so worried about the illicit wildlife trade since the outbreak of COVID-19?

Jun 9th, 2020 50m 8s

Today on Crime Spot, Esther and Felix are joined by Damien Wolff. Together, they explore the role played by the illicit wildlife trade in the outbreak of COVID-19. Episode recorded on 13 May 2020.

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