
Reuters World News The Balkan gangsters who became Europe’s top cocaine suppliers
May 5, 2024
Journalists Gabriel Stargardter and Aleksandar Vasovic delve into the rise of Balkan gangsters as top cocaine suppliers in Europe, discussing their dominance in the market, decentralized operations, and challenges faced by law enforcement. They reveal how these gangs strategically navigate the cocaine supply chain using maritime connections and diaspora communities, showcasing the shifting landscape of drug trafficking in the region.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Rise of Balkan Gangsters in the Global Cocaine Trade
01:38 • 5min
Inside the Operations of Balkan Cocaine Trafficking Gangs
06:24 • 2min
The Rise of Balkan Criminal Networks in the 1990s and Law Enforcement Challenges
08:24 • 3min
Exploring the Dominance of Balkan Gangs in the European Cocaine Trade
11:09 • 4min

