From the back of the book:
"You can tell that to Jabba. He may only take your ship."
Slaving, spice mining, smuggling, gun running...whenever there is demand for a product--any product--there is someone who will supply the goods, no matter what! From huge crime bosses to low-life thugs and slavers, criminals have a large influence on the Star Wars galaxy!
As the Galactic Civil War between the New Republic and the Empire continues, the forces of law and order face a struggle to control the growth of crime. From independent operators to crime syndicates and the awesome Hutt kajidic, this Galaxy Guide provides a valuable reference for everyone who wants to incorporate the galactic underworld into their adventures.