Why Are Some European Drug Gangs Burying Cocaine Instead of Selling It?

European Drug Gangs Burying Cocaine Due to Low Wholesale Prices

Wholesale prices for cocaine have dropped significantly across Europe, forcing drug smugglers to manipulate the market.

In December, authorities in southwest Spain discovered two shipping containers buried underground, containing seven metric tons of cocaine worth an estimated 420 million euros.

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OCCRP explains the factors affecting Europe's cocaine supply in 2025, including the impact of low wholesale prices on drug smugglers.

Author's summary: European drug gangs are burying cocaine due to low prices.

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