Bioterrorism and Biocrimes: The Illicit Use
of Biological Agents Since 1900
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The working paper is divided into two main parts.
The first part is a descriptive analysis of the illicit use of biological agents by criminals and terrorists.
It draws on a series of case studies documented in the second part.
The case studies describe every instance identifiable in open source materials
in which a perpetrator used, acquired, or threatened to use a biological agent.
While the inventory of cases is clearly incomplete,
it provides an empirical basis for addressing a number of important questions
relating to both biocrimes and bioterrorism.
This material should enable policymakers concerned with bioterrorism to make
more informed decisions.
In the course of this project, the author has researched over 270 alleged cases
involving biological agents.
This includes all incidents found in open sources that allegedly occurred during
the 20th Century.
While the list is certainly not complete, it provides the most comprehensive
existing unclassified coverage of instances of illicit use of biological agents.
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