Europe’s changing role in expanding cocaine and methamphetamine markets

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Europe’s role in international drug production and trade is changing, according to new analyses released today by the EU drugs agency (EMCDDA) and Europol (1). In an in-depth look at the cocaine and methamphetamine markets, the agencies point to increased production activities in Europe and how collaboration between criminal groups worldwide is creating new security threats and expanding the market. 04.05.2022  2022 EU DRUG MARKETS ANALYSES FROM THE EMCDDA AND EUROPOL