Why Europe is Flooded with Drugs
Synopsis
A 300% increase in heroin entering Europe has been linked to instability from the failed war in Afghanistan and evolving drug trafficking routes.
Synopsis
Italy's Calabrian Mafia, the 'ndrangheta, plays a central role in Europe's drug trade. The organization has expanded its operations, turning Italy into a hub for heroin and cocaine smuggling. The documentary addresses the dramatic rise in heroin imports from Afghanistan, which have increased by 300% in recent years. The film also discusses the declining prices of cocaine in Central Europe, where demand continues to grow among middle-class populations in cities like London and Amsterdam.
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Why Watch
- Find out how the Mediterranean Sea is a key drug trafficking route.
- See why the 'Ndrangheta is now Italy's most powerful crime syndicate.
- Meet the middle-class populations driving cocaine demand in Europe.
Did You Know
- The quantity of heroin hitting the European market has increased by 300%.
- In 2014, a kilogram of cocaine in Central Europe cost around $35,000.
- By 2016, the price of a kilogram of cocaine dropped to $25,000 wholesale.
- Italy became the capital of Europe's heroin production in the 1980s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage increase has there been in heroin hitting the European market due to instability in Afghanistan?
There has been a 300% increase in the quantity of heroin hitting the European market.
Which crime syndicate became the capital of Europe's heroin production in the 1980s?
The Camorra in Naples became the capital of Europe's heroin production in the 1980s.
What was the price of a kilogram of cocaine in Central Europe in 2014?
In 2014, a kilogram of cocaine in Central Europe cost around $35,000 to $40,000.
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