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1200 paths and counting: A script analysis of firearms trafficking in the Province of Quebec, Canada

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  • Blais, Etienne
  • Décary-Hétu, David
  • Leclerc, Benoit

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Based on the crime script approach, the main objective of this study was to identify steps involved in firearms trafficking in the Province of Quebec, Canada. Our analysis focused on actions performed by actors, facilitating conditions, obstacles and errors for each step of the firearms trafficking process.

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  • Blais, Etienne & Décary-Hétu, David & Leclerc, Benoit, 2024. "1200 paths and counting: A script analysis of firearms trafficking in the Province of Quebec, Canada," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 95(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jcjust:v:95:y:2024:i:c:s0047235224001508
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2024.102301
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