diff --git a/thepostalsystemexplained/diagram.png b/thepostalsystemexplained/diagram.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5433372 Binary files /dev/null and b/thepostalsystemexplained/diagram.png differ diff --git a/thepostalsystemexplained/federal.png b/thepostalsystemexplained/federal.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e85f557 Binary files /dev/null and b/thepostalsystemexplained/federal.png differ diff --git a/thepostalsystemexplained/index.md b/thepostalsystemexplained/index.md index 4f894a5..4928f03 100644 --- a/thepostalsystemexplained/index.md +++ b/thepostalsystemexplained/index.md @@ -314,3 +314,24 @@ It’s crucial to understand that postal agents are not concerned with protectin Most of these controls are enforced primarily for international shipping. Local shipments tend to be less strict and are subject to fewer controls, as the focus is typically on cross-border packages due to heightened concerns about illegal goods crossing national lines. +## **Where does the risk land on?** + +First of all, there are typically only two parties involved in the shipping process outside of the postal system: the sender and the receiver. For the sender, the essential OPSEC steps to follow are: + +- Use a fake return address. +- Ensure that the mailing process is anonymous. +- Maintain online anonymity. + +If the sender follows these steps, they should not need to worry about any consequences. + +However, for the receiver, it is much more challenging to guarantee that there won’t be any consequences. As the goods are shipped and delivered to you, there is a possibility that authorities could track the shipment and charge you for anything related to what you ordered. + +Regarding the risks associated to this kind of shipping, there is this interesting [article](https://expatsi.com/legalities-rights-freedoms/illegal-drug-laws/) that give information about the countries with the harshest drug laws. In addition, this [article](https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-11001803) is giving an overview of drugs laws around the world. + +![](punishments.png) + +![](federal.png) + +As mentioned earlier, issues can occur at various stages throughout the postal system process when shipping controlled substances. Below is a quick diagram explaining this: + +![](diagram.png) diff --git a/thepostalsystemexplained/punishments.png b/thepostalsystemexplained/punishments.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f1c6c39 Binary files /dev/null and b/thepostalsystemexplained/punishments.png differ