Public Law Studies Quarterly

Analysis and Critique of the Existing Approach to Combating ‎Smuggling of Goods and Currency in the Context of Multilevel ‎Governance

Document Type : Article

Authors

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
Background: The issue of smuggling goods and currency in the country is an undeniable occurrence that has significant effects and consequences. According to statistics and evidence, the current approach to combating smuggling has failed to address this problem effectively.
Objective: The aim of this research is to analyze the existing approach and critique it to facilitate a shift towards a new and effective strategy.
Research Method: The data collection method involves interviews, and the data analysis method is thematic analysis. The sampling method is purposive and snowball sampling, and experts in the field of smuggling were consulted for data collection.
Findings: The findings of the research include the opinions of interviewees regarding the components related to the governance of smuggling goods and currency, which were presented in the form of overarching themes based on the analysis conducted.
Conclusion: Based on the opinions of the interviewees, the current approach to combating smuggling goods and currency is categorized into six overarching themes: electronic, legal, operational, cultural promotion, economic, and judicial. Despite the diversity of components, it is observed that most components relate to two types of themes: electronic and legal.

Keywords

multi-level
governance
‎approach
smuggling
‎goods and currency.‎
Subjects

  1. English

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Public Law Studies Quarterly
Volume 55, Issue 2 - Serial Number 42
Summer 2025
Summer 2025
Pages 1379-1405

  • Receive Date 24 August 2023
  • Revise Date 25 November 2023
  • Accept Date 06 May 2024

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