1. DRUG TRAFFICKING IN
EUROPE
By: Hannah Zulayka L. Abubakar

2. Definition
Drug trafficking is a global illicit trade
involving the cultivation, manufacture,
distribution and sale of substances which
are subject to drug prohibition laws.
Drug trafficking is the commercial
exchange of drugs and drug paraphernalia.
This includes any equipment used to
manufacture illegal drugs or use them.

3. HEROIN
Heroin is a highly addictive drug
derived from morphine, which is
obtained from the opium poppy.
It is a “downer” or depressant
that affects the brain’s pleasure
systems and interferes with the
brain’s ability to perceive pain.

4. Heroin use in Europe

5. Global heroin flows from Asian points of origin

6. COCAINE
Cocaine is a drug extracted from
the leaves of the coca plant.
It is a potent brain stimulant and
one of the most powerfully
addictive drugs.

7. Cocaine Use in Europe

8. Main global cocaine
flows, 2008

9. MARIJUANA
Marijuana, the most often used illegal
drug in this country, is a product of
the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa.
The main active chemical in
marijuana, also present in other
forms of cannabis, is THC (delta-9-
tetrahydrocannabinol). Of the roughly
400 chemicals found in the cannabis
plant, THC affects the brain the most.

10. Marijuana Use in Europe

11. AMPHETAMINES
These are chemical variations of
amphetamines, also known as
substituted amphetamines.
These so-called “designer drugs” are
stimulants. When used, substituted
amphetamines may have mood
altering effects and may produce
hallucinations. Large doses or
chronic abuse may result in stimulant
psychosis, a psychotic state which
includes delusions and thought
disorder.

12. Amphetamines Use in
Europe

13. Statistics per Country:
1. France -- generated $1.95 Billion (1.37 Billion Euros)
for drug traffickers, according to a 2004 National
Drug Report.
2. Bulgaria -- The Center for the Study of Democracy in
Bulgaria estimates that illegal drug trade in the
country to be worth $124 Million a year.
3. Switzerland -- Drug trafficking on the black market in
Switzerland leads to $2.9 Billion (3 Billion Swiss
Francs) to be spent on illegal drugs within the
country.

14.  Heroin: 54 Million Euros
 Marijuana: 370 Million Euros
 Cocaine: 75 Million Euros
 Ecstasy: 129 Million Euros
5. Germany -- Drug trafficking and smuggling
organizations in Germany earned $229.5 Million (156
Million Euros) in profits in 2008.
6. Moldova -- Drug trafficking in Moldova causes
between $200 to $250 Million per year in annual
turnover.
7. Spain -- Havocscope has calculated the possible
financial value of drug trafficking in Spain to be $95

15. Drug Use in Europe

16. Drug Use in the European Union

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