The European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) reported in its 2024 annual report that cocaine processing within the EU is primarily centered in the Netherlands. According to the agency, 24 out of 42 dismantled processing sites were located in the country.
Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
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