European Drug Gangs' Unconventional Strategy
Some European drug gangs have resorted to burying cocaine instead of selling it due to low wholesale prices across the continent.
In December, authorities in southwest Spain discovered two shipping containers buried underground, containing seven metric tons of cocaine valued at approximately 420 million euros.
The civil guard found one of the cocaine bricks with a devil emoji playing the guitar.
This unusual approach is a result of drug smugglers attempting to manipulate the market, as explained by OCCRP, which highlights the factors affecting Europe's cocaine supply in 2025.
Author's summary: European drug gangs are burying cocaine due to low prices.