Drugs move. Money wins | Why financial flows (not drug seizures) describe the global drug war

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Drugs move. Money wins | Why financial flows (not drug seizures) describe the global drug war

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Governments seize tons of drugs every year — yet the global drug trade continues to expand. Why?

In this episode of The Laundromat, Dawn Pretorius examines what actually works in the fight against drug trafficking. From border interdictions and crop eradication to international cooperation and demand reduction, she breaks down why the most visible strategies often produce the least structural impact.

The core argument is simple: trafficking survives because profits are successfully laundered. As long as money moves through financial systems, trade channels, shell companies, and professional enablers, drug markets regenerate.

For AML and compliance professionals, this episode reframes the debate — the real battleground isn’t at the border. It’s in the financial system. Connect with Dawn on LinkedIn · The Shepherds of Inequality · Beyond Play

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