Understanding Crime Tourism: Patterns and Challenges

This chapter explores the intricacies of crime tourism, particularly the activities of organized gangs involved in cross-border theft and smuggling. Focusing on crimes linked to Chilean nationals in the U.S., it highlights law enforcement's struggles with extradition and the potential misinterpretations of crime statistics. The discussion underscores the dynamics of affluent neighborhoods, emphasizing how superficial displays of wealth can attract such criminal operations.