How do most terrorist organizations finance their operations?
Most terrorist organizations use some sort of criminal activity to fund their operations. From drug smuggling, to counterfeiting goods, kidnaping, fraud, illegal credit card manufacturing and theft are just some of the ways terorists have funded their operations. Others have used charitable organizations to siphon money from legitimate causes to provide funding for terrorists attacks. November 17 and the IRA have robbed banks to fund themselves. Ahmed Ressam use to steal luggage and personal items from hotels to finance his activities.