The report assessed 15 illicit markets and found organized crime, is on the rise, eroding state institutions.
Experts also found that in addition to mineral deposits, criminals have been exploiting rare and lucrative natural resources such as abalone, West Coast rock lobster, rhino and cycads, since the 1970s.
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