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Changing Drug Landscape in Greece: Cocaine Dominates with New Substances

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Cocaine and cannabis are prevalent in the Greek drug market.
Drug trafficking methods have shifted to online applications and mail packages.
Authorities are concerned about the emergence of new psychoactive substances.
Seizures of cocaine reached 1.8 tons from October 2024 to present.
Experts note significant changes in user preferences and trafficking networks.

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On June 26, 2026, various reports highlighted significant changes in the landscape of drug use and trafficking in Greece, coinciding with International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The most dominant substances in the Greek drug market are now cannabis and cocaine, with the latter having seen seizures amounting to 1.8 tons from October 2024 to the present. Authorities are particularly concerned about the rise of new psychoactive substances, such as pink cocaine and ketamine, indicating a shifting preference among users.

The methods of distribution have evolved, moving away from traditional street sales to more sophisticated online networks and the use of postal services for shipping drugs. This change has prompted law enforcement to adapt their strategies to counteract the new modus operandi of traffickers. Giannis Karydakis, the Deputy Chief of the Anti-Narcotics Division, noted that the drug trafficking networks are undergoing a transformation, which presents challenges for monitoring and enforcement efforts. The authorities remain vigilant as they confront these emerging trends in substance abuse and trafficking.

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