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<p>The level of seizures required putting a successful drug trafficker of (a) heroin,
(b) cocaine, (c) cannabis and (d) ecstasy out of business is impossible to estimate.
<br> <br>There are a number of variables which can affect the impact of disruptive
activity. <br> <br>Such variables include the type of commodity seized, for example
drugs or cash/assets, the size and influence of a particular drug trafficking business
and the roles of those arrested and convicted as a result of any seizure. <br> <br>The
Home Office recognises that disruption is not the only method for targeting SOC activity.
The SOC strategy which was published in November 2018 outlines a set of capabilities
which are designed to respond to the full range of serious and organised crime threats,
including those posed by drug traffickers. <br> <br>It highlights our four overarching
objectives to achieve our aim:<br> <br>1. Relentlessly disrupt and target action against
highest harm and serious and organised criminal networks<br>2. Build the highest levels
of defence and resilience in vulnerable people, communities, business and systems<br>3.
Stop the problem at source, identifying and supporting those at risk of engaging in
criminality<br>4. Establish a single whole-system approach, expanding our global reach
and pooling skills and expertise with the private sector<br> <br>In taking this approach,
we aim to protect our citizens and our prosperity by leaving no safe space for serious
and organised criminals to operate against us.</p>
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