Q 1. The U.S. has identified MS 13 as a transnational criminal organization (TCO). What effect will that have, if any, on how this gang is dealt with. We are also toying with the idea of doing something similar with The Cartels. So, why these guys and why now? The OMGers have been international for years and no designation has been made.

Q 2. Additionally, at an ACJS meeting, I heard a paper on Human Trafficking. The presenter made the argument that when it comes to transnational enforcement, investigation and intelligence, almost everything is voluntary. That is, whatever relationships, information, investigation, cooperation, etc. occurs is done voluntarily. What does this mean for addressing the problem of transnational crime?

Q 3. There was also a great line in one of the Mission: Impossible movies where the head of British Intelligence said "there are no allies in statecraft, only common interests." What impact does this have on the transnational fight against gangsters? Is the head of British Intelligence in MI-5 right?