Germany's Federal Criminal Police Office reports a significant surge in cocaine use as the drug trade shifts focus to Europe from a saturated North American market. Cocaine-related offenses rose by nearly 5% last year, and concerns also emerge regarding heroin due to opium shortages following the Taliban's ban in Afghanistan. The legalization of cannabis, which allows personal cultivation and possession, is criticized for complicating police work, as it fails to meet demand and obscures the distinction between personal use and dealing.
"Cocaine is spreading rapidly in Germany," Holger Munch emphasized, reflecting on the rising drug trade dynamics as markets in North America become saturated."
Munch expressed concerns about the impact of the opium ban in Afghanistan: "This has created a shortage and therefore increased the risk of synthetic opioids, which poses a higher risk for consumers."
Despite legalization, Munch stated, "the cannabis legalization won't have any effect on the black market; these so-called cannabis clubs don't even begin to satisfy the demand."
He noted, "When people can legally carry 25 grams in their pocket, it's more difficult to prove that they're dealing," highlighting challenges for law enforcement.
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