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What makes this trafficking ring particularly alarming is the intertwining of criminal activities with political and judicial protection. The networks are not just about illegal profit but also about establishing a protectiveness that shields perpetrators from law enforcement and judicial consequences.
Evidence suggests that the traffickers engage in money laundering to conceal their illicit gains. Moreover, they offer political favors, creating a protected environment that enables them to operate with relative impunity. This nexus of criminal, political, and financial power forms a corrupt web that is difficult to dismantle.