Latin American organised crime ‘may operate in 16 European countries’
A four-month Guardian investigation reveals the true scale of a continent-wide shift A four-month investigation by the Guardian has revealed that the surge…
According to The Guardian, a four-month Guardian investigation reveals the true scale of a continent-wide shift A four-month investigation by the Guardian has revealed that the surge in cocaine trafficking to Europe is directly linked to the expanding presence of Latin American criminal networks in Europe, where they have forged close ties with local mafia organisations.
Cocaine seizures in Europe are up more than fivefold in 10 years as a host of cartels take root.
This world story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Latin American, European and Europe.
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