The issue has been described as the biggest challenge facing police focussed on breaking up organised crime groups.
Police Scotland said they made more than 2,100 arrests in relation to organised crime last year.
They estimate 220 gangs are currently dealing in drugs, firearms, high-value theft, fraud and human trafficking.
Some 122 people arrested in the last 12 months were described by officers as being principal players involved in serious and organised criminal activity.
Police Scotland said it had enjoyed "significant successes" in detecting and disrupting criminal networks.
Senior officers believe most gangs are still profiting from "traditional" crimes but are using online resources to do deals and avoid detection.
Det Ch Supt Gerry McLean, head of the organised crime and counter-terrorism unit, said organised crime is still down to "profit, power and people".
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