The Latest Breaking News from Cocaine

The world drug market has never been so globalised, active and diverse, according to the United Nations – which marks International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on Thursday. RFI takes a look at the latest trends, from the explosion of cocaine to shifting routes and new synthetic drugs.

The court heard that James Harding, 34, and Jayes Kharouti, 39, ran a vast criminal empire.

British man Elliot James Shaw could face up to 12 years in prison on the Indonesian tourist island

A methamphetamine and cocaine trafficking conspiracy involving a middle-aged couple resulted in the importation of up to $1.2 million worth of drugs.

Fugitive drug trafficker José Adolfo Macías, also known as Fito, is wanted by authorities in Ecuador and the United States

James Harding and Jayes Kharouti discussed plan to recruit hitman to kill rival on encrypted messaging service

The plot was scuppered by Scotland Yard officers who accessed the defendants’ secret discussions.

The duo discussed how and where the murder would take place, with Kharouti offering the potential hitman a six-figure sum

TJ Dominguez opens up about his extraordinary life doing drug runs for Pablo Escobar. Plus, the incredible story of Hollywood legend Hedy Lamarr

Cocaine allegedly worth millions was replaced before a man collected a sports bag near an inner-city park as police warn traffickers not to get comfortable.

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