Tuncer, Arzu2015-03-132015-03-132009Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi / Journal of Social Sciences 3(1), 2009, 53-651307-5063The aim of this article is to analyse the structure of narcoterrorism and the object targeted by criminal organizatios; and also especially the designation of ‘narcostate’ will be examined as a new terminolgy. Furthermore, The article will scrutinize the operational instruments of criminal organizations while pointing out common interests of drug traffickers and terrorists in order to provide a decisive perspective on the concept of narcoterrorism and evaluate the approach taken in combating the threat of narcoterrorism.Finally, the counter-measures of narcoterrorism taken by countries will be illustraded and a set of recommendations will be presented so as to offer a new insight into the countries to perform effectively against transnational crimes.enDrug traffickingMoney launderingNarcostatesNarcoterrorismTerrorismTerrorist OrganizationsArticle