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Australia

Australian police intercept cocaine shipment worth almost €500 million

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Europe News

Sharp drop of MDMA in European wastewaters; cocaine and ketamine rise

A new study has monitored illicit drug use through wastewater analysis in 115 European cities from 25 countries. From 2024 to 2025, MDMA's residues in wastewaters decreased by 16%, while those of ketamine increased by 41%.

Portugal

Portugal announces record cocaine haul off the Azores archipelago

Portuguese law enforcement was assisted by the navy and air force, as well as the UK and US authorities, in difficult weather conditions.

Colombia

Colombia and US vow joint fight against drug-smuggling gangs

Washington and Bogotá have enjoyed security cooperation for decades but ties have deteriorated since Trump began his second term last January.

Europe News

'Today, drugs are everywhere,' warns director of the EU Drugs Agency

After 10 years in office, the director of the EU Drugs Agency will step down at the end of the month. He takes stock of developments in the drugs market and outlines the challenges facing the bloc.

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France

Cocaine overtakes cannabis as France's most lucrative illicit drug

Cocaine overtook cannabis as France's most lucrative illicit drug in 2023, generating €3.1 billion as usage tripled over a decade despite falling prices.

Europe News

EU focuses on cutting-edge technologies to beat drug trafffickers

Warning of a "crisis point", the European Commission has announced an action plan against criminal traffickers, with a focus on innovation.

World News

French navy seizes almost 10 tonnes of cocaine off West Africa coast

The drugs were discovered on an unflagged fishing vessel in the Gulf of Guinea on Monday, a key transit route for drugs heading to Europe.

Colombia

Car bomb and attack on a helicopter in Colombia kill at least 17

Colombian President Gustavo Petro attributed both attacks to dissidents of the defunct Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, commonly known as FARC, adding that an alleged member of the group was arrested in the area of the helicopter explosion.

Indonesia

Australian man arrested for allegedly smuggling cocaine into Bali

The Southeast Asian country has extremely strict drug laws and convicted smugglers are sometimes executed by firing squad.

Europe in Motion

From cannabis to cocaine: What is the drug use and supply in the EU?

As illegal drug use and supply increases in the EU, member states ramp up efforts to tackle drug trafficking and organised crime.

Health news

Where in Europe are illegal drugs having the worst health impact?

Cannabis and cocaine are the most commonly used drugs in the EU, but several others pose a threat to public health.

Colombia

Cocaine is 'no worse than whiskey', says Colombia's president

During a six-hour government meeting that was broadcast live, Colombian President Gustavo Petro said legalised cocaine could be "sold like wine".

Ireland

Irish police seize €14 million worth of drugs in small town bust

Police announced three men have being arrested over the drug seizure, which they say is a major blow to an organised crime group.

Europe News

One of Europe's most wanted fugitives 'is hiding out' in Sierra Leone

The Netherlands and Sierra Leone are investigating reports that the Dutch cocaine kingpin Jos Leijdekkers is living in the West African nation.

Colombia

Colombian navy finds 'narco sub' in new Australia trafficking route

The discovery of a semi-submersible vessel carrying cocaine in the Pacific was part of a global six-week operation against drug smugglers.

Europe News

Spain seizes record 13 tonnes of cocaine in Ecuadorean banana shipment

Authorities in Spain say the drug bust is the second-largest ever recorded in Europe and one of the biggest worldwide.