"Antwerp is one of Europe's main entry points for cocaine: authorities seized 483 tonnes of the drug between January 2019 and June 2024, the largest amount among 17 ports reporting to the European Union Drugs Agency."
"The power of the drug gangs has prompted judges to warn that Belgium risks becoming a narco-state, with international drug crime threatening social stability."
Antwerp port is a major entry point for cocaine into Europe, with authorities seizing 483 tonnes from January 2019 to June 2024. The port's challenges stem from increased cocaine production in Colombia and a shift in focus from Dutch drug gangs. While much cocaine is trafficked to the Netherlands, a substantial amount remains in Belgium, leading to serious social issues. The rise of local criminal organizations has raised concerns about Belgium potentially becoming a narco-state, threatening social stability.
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