Cocaine Trafficking Routes from South America to Europe Under Scrutiny
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What happened
Authorities in the Dominican Republic launched Operation LM2, targeting a criminal organization allegedly involved in trafficking cocaine to the United States and Europe. During raids in Greater Santo Domingo, investigators seized 168 packages of a substance presumed to be cocaine. Simultaneously, the government of Ecuador declared a new state of emergency across ten provinces due to a surge in drug-gang violence. Meanwhile, the U.S. military conducted its 65th lethal strike against a suspected drug boat in the Eastern Pacific.
From dominicantoday.com, maritime-executive.com, riotimesonline.com
Why it matters
The cocaine trade actively utilizes consumer markets in Europe via organized crime supply chains. Ecuador serves as a crucial transit and export hub for the drug trade, connecting South America to international markets. The escalating violence and security situation in Ecuador are major concerns for the region.
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How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Costa del Sol is a major entry point for the drug trade, as cocaine flows from South America to European buyers.Sub-event
- Europol is monitoring drug trafficking operations linked to Ecuadorian ports found in Vado Ligure.Sub-event
- A major international drug bust operation targets a top drug dealer whose network spanned Abu Dhabi, Ecuador, and Europe, culminating in a seizure at Dover.Sub-event
Cocaine flows from South America are reaching consumer markets in Europe.1 source
The drug trade route from Ecuador to Europe.1 source
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The entities involved
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Ecuador
sovereign state in South America
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Europe
terrestrial continent located in north-western Eurasia
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Cocaine
open source PaaS system
Related events
- Ecuador receives cocaine shipments from neighboring countries while undergoing a policy shift influenced by U.S. priorities.
- West Africa has become a major hub sending cocaine to Europe, utilizing high-speed boats near the Canary Islands.
- A transit hub for cocaine shipments has been established involving Nigeria, the Kingdom of Great Britain, Europe, and South America.
- A joint investigation into drug trafficking operations has begun in Ecuador.
- Cocaine originating in South America is being shipped through the Caribbean, utilizing Puerto Rico as a staging point before reaching the US.