The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is a United Nations body responsible for addressing global challenges related to organized crime, drug trafficking, corruption, terrorism financing, cybercrime, and criminal justice systems. Established in 1997, UNODC works with member states by providing research, technical support, and international frameworks to strengthen cooperation against transnational criminal activities.

In the context of Model United Nations, the UNODC committee focuses on issues where criminal networks operate beyond national borders, requiring countries to collaborate through law enforcement cooperation, legal frameworks, intelligence sharing, and prevention strategies. Delegates must balance the need for stronger security measures with concerns regarding national sovereignty, human rights, privacy, and economic impacts.