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EU Unveils Bold Plan to Combat Drug Trafficking

12/4/2025

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The European Commission introduced a package to curb drug trafficking in Europe, linked to violence, corruption, and environmental issues.
Home Affairs Commissioner Magnus Brunner reported 7,500 drug-related deaths and 419 tonnes of cocaine seized in 2023.
The package includes 19 measures to boost cooperation and an EU-wide substance database to identify emerging drugs.
The Commission will launch an innovation campus in 2026 to counter evolving trafficking with drones and satellites.

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Story summary

The European Commission introduced a package to curb drug trafficking in Europe, linked to violence, corruption, and environmental issues.
Home Affairs Commissioner Magnus Brunner reported 7,500 drug-related deaths and 419 tonnes of cocaine seized in 2023.
The package includes 19 measures to boost cooperation and an EU-wide substance database to identify emerging drugs.
The Commission will launch an innovation campus in 2026 to counter evolving trafficking with drones and satellites.