Organised crime refers to the work of a group or network of individuals who engage in illegal activities on an ongoing basis, often regulating relations between various criminal enterprises involved in areas such as the smuggling and sale of drugs, prostitution, gambling, extortion, and other illicit activities for profit. These groups typically have a hierarchical structure, rules of conduct, and may use violence, corruption, and intimidation to maintain their power and control over their criminal operations. Organised crime can have significant social and economic consequences, undermining legitimate businesses, corrupting public officials, and contributing to violence and instability in communities.