European Commission 1d ago

More than 419 tonnes of illicit drugs were seized in the EU in 2023. But stopping drug trafficking isn't just about making seizures. How do criminal networks move drugs across Europe? And how does the EU work with Member States, Europol and international partners to stop them? In this video, we break down the EU Drug Strategy, starting with the EncroChat investigation, which exposed criminal networks operating across multiple countries. You'll discover: 00:24 How traffickers exploit Europe's major logistics hubs 01:39 Why drug trafficking is a cross-border business 02:33 The rise of synthetic drugs produced inside Europe 02:58 The hidden costs of drug trafficking for our societies 03:24 How the EU works to reduce harm and support prevention Drug trafficking is more than a security issue. It is a constantly evolving system that adapts across borders. That is why the response has to be European. #DrugTrafficking #Europol #EuropeanUnion Disclaimer: Comments considered in breach of our social media moderation policy may be removed. You can take a look at it here: https://europa.eu/!q4KMP8 Follow us on: -X: https://twitter.com/EU_Commission -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/europeancommission/ -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanCommission -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-commission/ -Medium: https://medium.com/@EuropeanCommission Check our website: https://commission.europa.eu/