GAO casts doubt on human trafficking figures
The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) later produced a study in July 2006 questioning the manner in which the State Department calculated its figure. The GAO stated that estimates are ” questionable” . In its Results in Brief section, the report states ” The accuracy of the estimates is in doubt because of methodological [...]
11.5 to 12 million Unauthorized Migrants in the United States
The Pew Hispanic Center has estimated that there are 11.5 to 12 Million Unauthorized Migrants to be in the United States.
Source: Pew Hispanic Center, “Size and Characteristics of the Unauthorized Migrant Population in the U.S.,” March 7, 2006, pg.5, (accessed: April 25, 2006).
10,000 to 50,000 people from China smuggling into US each year
Estimates on the number of people being smuggled into the United States from China range from 10,000 to 50,000.
Source: Alex Kotlowitz, ” The Smugglers Due,” New York Times, June 11, 2006.
Average of 1,400 people from Cuba seized in waters
Every year since 2000, the United States Coast Guard has intercepted more than 1,400 people attempting to cross the Florida Straits to gain entry into the United States.
Source: Warren Richey, “As Castro heals,Cuba’s people smugglers get back to business,” Christian Science Monitor, August 18, 2006,(accessed: August 23, 2006).
870,000 illegal immigrants arrested by US Border Patrol agents at border
Source: Tim Gaynor, “U.S. turns to horses to secure borders,” Reuters, January 23, 2008.
Arizon border crossing a $2 billion a year business
In the border crossing area of Arizona alone, State Officials believe that the smuggling business is worth $2 billion a year.
Source: Dennis Wagner, “Human trafficking’s profits spur horrors,” Arizona Republic, July 23, 2006.
50 million Supernotes originated from North Korea
United States Authorities have seized around 50 Million Counterfeit Dollars known as Supernotes that originated from North Korea.
Source: AP, “U.S. fights N. Korea efforts to forge currency,” MSNBC.com, August 7, 2006,(accessed: September 3, 2006).
North Korea earns $20 million from selling counterfeit US dollars
Source: Korea Times, “NK Earns $20 Million a Year From Counterfeiting: Expert” , May 15, 2005.
80 to 90 percent of cuban cigars sold in the US are counterfeit
Cigar Aficionado estimates that 80 to 90 percent of Cuban Cigars sold in the United States are counterfeit cigars.
Source: James Suckling, “Cuba’s Cigar Summit,” Cigar Aficionado,May/June 1999,(accessed: June 8, 2005).
South Florida is the capital of counterfeit cuban cigars
Due to its geographic location, South Florida is considered to be the capital of counterfeit Cuban cigars.
Source: Christina Hoag, ” Stamping out counterfeit cigars” , Miami Herald, April 24, 2006.
