BPG seeks to maximize the available economies of scale created by the alliance of a large number of major multinational corporations to accomplish the following:

• Share and collate information regarding:
  • Governmental Stakeholders
  • Enforcement Agencies
  • Service Providers
  • Media Contacts
  • International Organizations (WCO, WTO, Interpol)
  • Diplomatic Trade Representatives
  • Trade Associations
  • Business Councils
  • NGOs
  • Perpetrators of Illicit Trade
• Engage local, national, and regional governmental authorities to achieve:
  • The adoption of laws requiring severe penalties for engagement in illicit trade, including forfeiture and destruction of all seized stocks, mandatory confinement, and larger fines.
  • More pro-active and effective enforcement of current laws and to lobby for stronger legislation.
  • Specialized training for governmental enforcement agencies such as Customs and Police.
  • Share data (intelligence) on illicit trade
• Collate and publish data reflecting the true cost of illicit trade.
• Develop and launch an Illicit Trade Awareness Campaign, targeting governments, business communities, and consumers.
• Interact with retail trade partners to deter illicit trade.
  • Leverage rentals as rewards and punishments
  • Establish a “clean shop” program
• Interact with the local, national, and international media to:
  • Inform the public of the threats posed by illicit trade
  • Highlight successes
• Sponsor events (conferences and workshops) that assist in informing and equipping both the private and public sectors in terms of combating illicit trade.