Effectiveness of cannabis products consumed in Europe has increased significantly
According to Europol, the potency of cannabis products consumed in Europe has increased significantly in recent years. The content of the active ingredient THC in marijuana increased by 57% between 2011 and 2021, according to a report presented on Thursday by the police authority and the European Monitoring Center for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA). The active ingredient content of hashish has even increased by almost 200 percent in the same period.
According to Europol estimates, around 22.6 million people aged between 15 and 64 consumed cannabis in the EU last year. With an estimated value of around 11.4 billion euros per year, the cannabis market is the largest drug market in Europe.
Europol has recently observed increased cooperation between drug gangs in the illegal trade in cannabis. This cooperation extends to all "services from production to distribution". The methods of smuggling have also become more diverse: Even drones, helicopters and unmanned submarines are now being used.
Source: www.ntv.de
