The vast criminal networks trafficking sand

The World

Sand is a key ingredient in the production of concrete. And construction-grade sand is increasingly scarce. Criminal syndicates are ripping up eco-systems and dredging rivers to turn a hefty profit on high-grade sand. Researcher Abdelkader Abderrahmane tells host Carolyn Beeler about his efforts to expose the trade. 

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