[Intl-tobacco] list of links on smuggling story

[Robert Weissman]

The following combines two messages from Clive Bates of ASH UK listing
links on the story:

There are three launch vehicles - the research done by each is independent
but draws on much of the same material:

1. The ASH (London) web site www.ash.org.uk/smuggling/ which has about 150
relevant scanned documents (PDFs), summaries, follow-up letters from ASH
to
BAT etc and links to background material and other sites.

2. The London-based Guardian newspaper www.newsunlimited.co.uk with the
story at http://www.newsunlimited.co.uk/bat/

3. The Washington DC-based Center for Public Integrity
www.publicintegrity.org  with the story at
http://www.public-i.org/story_01_013100.htm

A second in-depth story on Asia from the Center for Public Integrity:
Global Reach Of Tobacco Company's Involvement In Cigarette Smuggling Exposed
In Company Papers
www.public-i.org/story_01_020200.htm

 There are many gems in this piece, for example the first public admission
that Colombian Govenors may be seeking a RICO [Racketeer Influenced
Corrupt Organization] action against BAT.  There are rumours that this may
start in the next few weeks. www.public-i.org/story_01_013100.htm

Finally, we are updating the ASH smuggling site with links to press
coverage about BAT and other reaction.... www.ash.org.uk/smuggling/