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Cocaine Production Soars 34% in 2023, Alarming Trends Emerge

6/28/2025

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Cocaine production skyrocketed by 34% in 2023, hitting a staggering 3,708 tons, with Colombia leading the charge. The UNODC revealed a record number of seizures and a troubling rise in users, now at 25 million. North America continues to be a major trafficking hotspot, challenging ongoing anti-drug efforts.

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Cocaine production skyrocketed by 34% in 2023, hitting a staggering 3,708 tons, with Colombia leading the charge. The UNODC revealed a record number of seizures and a troubling rise in users, now at 25 million. North America continues to be a major trafficking hotspot, challenging ongoing anti-drug efforts.