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Cocaine consumption and related crimes surge in England
- Wastewater analysis indicates 2.5 billion lines of cocaine were consumed in England in one year.
- Cocaine-related crimes, including assaults and dangerous driving, are on the rise.
- The surge in cocaine use is costing Britain £9.8 billion annually.
- Cocaine has become a common substance in various social settings like pubs and festivals.
- British police are recording an increasing number of crimes linked to cocaine use.
Articles (6)
France 24·
'An everyday habit': 2.5 billion lines of cocaine snorted in England per year
The Guardian·
‘He was like 10 men after taking cocaine‘: how Britain’s drug habit is fuelling domestic abuse
Ageing users and record deaths – the data behind Britain’s multibillion-pound cocaine habit
Ageing users and record deaths – the data behind Britain’s £9.8bn-a-year cocaine habit
How cocaine conquered the UK: in pubs, festivals and workplaces the drug has become an everyday habit
Cocaine-linked crimes on the rise in Britain as consumption surges