Detecting and Investigating Environmental Crime

Focusing on environmental crime, this book explores individual wrongdoing through the lens of convenience theory, examining financial motives and personal choices. It centers on Tjøme, Norway, where wealthy individuals exploited building permits in a protected area, revealing a complex web of corruption involving public officials and professionals. The investigation, aided by whistleblowers, sheds light on law enforcement challenges. The narrative also includes the notable Vest Tank case, highlighting successful prosecutions in environmental crime, supported by case studies from both Norway and the USA.