Understanding the structure of a large heroin distribution network: A quantitative analysis of qualitative data

Journal of Quantitative Criminology

Volumn 22, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 171-192

  Natarajan, Mangai ^a  

^a JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE   (United States)

Author keywords

Drug trafficking; Heroin distribution network; Mid level drug dealing; Network analysis; Organized crime; Wiretap data

Indexed keywords

EID: 33745987636     PISSN: 07484518     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10940-006-9007-x     Document Type: Article

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