TY - BOOK AU - HILL John TI - Transnational crime proves problematic in Pacific Islands PY - 2006/// KW - PACIFIC ISLANDS KW - TRANSNATIONAL CRIME N2 - The establishment of transnational organized crime (smuggling of drugs, people, and arms, plus money laundering) in the Pacific has caused significant problems for governments in the region. This article considers several regional initiatives designed to help the Pacific Islands reduce their vulnerability and crack down on criminal activities ER -