One of the negative outcomes of crime prevention activities is that a crime may not be eradicated, but instead displaced to another place, target or time. A further potential consequence, especially when the adversaries are organised criminals, is that interdiction of one type of crime may lead to a corresponding increase in another.This is the case in Mexico, where Mexican authorities’ successful interdiction operations against drug smugglers has lead to a dramatic rise in kidnaps for ransom. Some sources estimate that drug gangs are now responsible for 30 to 50 kidnappings a day in Mexico and that ransoms often run to $300,000 if the victim is returned alive. Sometimes, gangs hold several victims at a time. The risks to business travellers should not be underestimated!
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