Analysis and criticism of the existing approach to combating the ‎smuggling of goods and currency in the light of multi-level governance

Aghighi, Amin; Morshedi, Masuod

doi:10.22059/jplsq.2024.363427.3368

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Amin Aghighi ¹
Masuod Morshedi ²

¹ MA. in Public Law, Faculty of Law and Political Science, University of Shiraz, Shiraz, Iran

² Assistant Prof, Department of Crime Prevention, Amin University of Police Sciences,Tehran, Iran‎

https://doi.org/10.22059/jplsq.2024.363427.3368

Abstract

Introduction: The smuggling of goods and currency in the country is an indistinguishable event that has consequences for the country. According to statistics and evidence, the approach to combating smuggling of goods and currency has not been able to solve this problem.
Purpose: The aim of this study is to analyze the existing approach and critique it in order to change it to achieve a new and effective approach.
Research method: The data collection method, the interview and the data analysis method are thematic analysis. The sampling method was targeted and snowballed, and smuggling experts were contacted to collect the data.
Findings: The data and research findings include the interviewees opinions on the components of the governance of smuggling of goods and currency, which were analyzed and presented in the form of comprehensive themes.
Conclusions: Based on the opinions of the interviewees, the existing approach to combating the smuggling of goods and currency is categorized into 6 broad themes: electronic, Law, operational, cultural, economic and judicial. Despite the diversity of components, it is observed that the main components are related to two types of electronic and law themes.

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Public Law

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Analysis and criticism of the existing approach to combating the ‎smuggling of goods and currency in the light of multi-level governance

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Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 20 February 2026

Analysis and criticism of the existing approach to combating the ‎smuggling of goods and currency in the light of multi-level governance

References

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Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript Available Online from 20 February 2026

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 20 February 2026