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 worth approximately 420 million euros.
One of the cocaine bricks had a devil emoji playing the guitar.
This unusual tactic 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.
A notable seizure occurred at a farm in Coria del Río, where civil guard officials found the hidden containers after tracking a speed boat carrying large packages up the Guadalquivir River.
- Estimated street value: 420 million euros
- Quantity of cocaine: seven metric tons
Author's summary: European drug gangs are burying cocaine due to low prices.
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