Outdoor crystal methamphetamine
1. This is a DEA photo of an outdoor crystal methamphetamine lab . The lab, situated in rural Mexico, produces
high volumes of methamphetimine which is then smuggled into the USA. The meth is transported up the I-95
corridor to major metropolitan areas where it is then divided and sold to smaller markets.
(source: https://www.wmtw.com/article/ive-never-seen-anything-like-it-drug-agent-goes-inside-mexican-methlab-where-cartels-are-making-drugs-destined-for-maine/28407367)
QUESTION. Is this a case of organized crime? Why or why not?
2. Petro-piracy is a form of maritime piracy targeting ships which are carrying diesel, oil or crude. See the
following short articles for an overview of this type of piracy:
https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/news/europe/petro-piracy-a-growing-risk-off-west-africa/
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/258245/petro-piracy-returns-to-gulf-of-guinea/
QUESTION. Is petro-piracy organized crime? Why or why not?