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CRIMINAL MISUSE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-03-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Customs and Excise
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- customs controlled area
1, record 1, English, customs%20controlled%20area
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CCA 1, record 1, English, CCA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CCAs are intended to enhance security and operational effectiveness at ports of entry by addressing the potential for workers to misuse their positions to engage in criminal activity when in contact with international travellers and/or goods not yet cleared by the CBSA [Canada Border Services Agency]. 1, record 1, English, - customs%20controlled%20area
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Douanes et accise
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- zone de contrôle des douanes
1, record 1, French, zone%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20des%20douanes
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ZCD 1, record 1, French, ZCD
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les ZCD visent à améliorer la sécurité et l'efficacité opérationnelle aux points d'entrée en gérant le risque que les travailleurs abusent de leurs fonctions pour se livrer à des activités criminelles, lorsqu'ils se trouvent en contact avec des voyageurs internationaux ou des marchandises qui n'ont pas encore été dédouanées par l'ASFC [Agence des services frontaliers du Canada]. 1, record 1, French, - zone%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20des%20douanes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-12-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- stash house
1, record 2, English, stash%20house
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A stash house is... a facility used to collect and account for cash proceeds and criminal activity and to process such proceeds for return at the source, usually through misuse of the banking system or through smuggling. From stash houses, the bulk currency is distributed to "smurfs"-that is individuals who take a small portion of the smuggled cash horde to several different financial institutions for deposit or exchange, or who package the cash for bulk shipment. 1, record 2, English, - stash%20house
Record 2, Key term(s)
- stash house bank
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- planque
1, record 2, French, planque
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vous seriez un trafiquant de drogue ou d'armes et vous auriez des millions à blanchir, je doute que vous estimiez que la Suisse est la meilleure planque. 1, record 2, French, - planque
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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