Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published • loading... • Updated

​​Latin American organised crime ‘may operate in 16 European countries’

Cocaine seizures in Europe are up more than fivefold in 10 years as a host of cartels take root. A four-month Guardian investigation reveals the true scale of a continent-wide shift A four-month investigation by the Guardian has revealed that the surge in cocaine trafficking to Europe is directly linked to the expanding presence of…

13 Articles

Lean Left

A FOUR-MONTH investigation by the Guardian has revealed that the rise in cocaine smuggling into Europe is directly linked to the growing presence of Latin American criminal networks on European soil.

·Zagreb, Croatia
Read Full Article
Lean Right

An investigation by The Guardian identifies criminal networks in at least 12 European countries and warns that the figure could reach 16

·Madrid, Spain
Read Full Article
Lean Left

Latin American organized crime would be operating in 16 European countries, says study

·Buenos Aires, Argentina
Read Full Article
Center

An extensive investigation carried out by The Guardian reveals the expansion of Latin American criminal networks in Europe, where they have established close links with local mafia organisations. Criminal cartels and groups in several Latin American countries are active in at least 12 European states, including Romania.

·Bucharest, Romania
Read Full Article

The research points to the spread of Latin American criminal networks in Europe, and the Brazilian report also mentions Serbia among the countries.

Drug trafficking takes advantage of Ecuador’s ports to send cocaine to Europe, while Latin American criminal networks expand their presence on the continent

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 50% of the sources lean Left
50% Left

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

online-listing.com broke the news on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal