European Drug Gangs' Unconventional Tactic
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.
One of the cocaine bricks had a devil emoji playing the guitar.
This unusual approach is reportedly an attempt 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 bury cocaine due to low prices.