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23 March 2021
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2020
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Trafficking of drugs during the COVID-19 pandemic has slowed down
The trafficking of cannabis, cocaine, and heroin has continued throughout the pandemic, albeit at lower levels than before. After the withdrawal of lockdown and quarantine measures across the EU, it is expected that regular supply will resume at pre-pandemic levels with little or no mid- or long-term impact.
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Focusing on specific areas of criminal activity, we expect little mid- to long-term impact on the trade of illegal drugs. Drug markets are resilient and adaptable. The lockdown and subsequent cancellation of many outdoor festivals and similar events that typically feature the consumption of MDMA and similar substances may result in a notable drop in demand for these types of drugs in the mid-term. However, this drop is unlikely to persist and will stabilise again over the long term.
The trafficking of cannabis, cocaine, and heroin has continued throughout the pandemic, albeit at lower levels than before. After the withdrawal of lockdown and quarantine measures across the EU, it is expected that regular supply will resume at pre-pandemic levels with little or no mid- or long-term impact.
While there have been price fluctuations for various types of drugs available on EU drug markets throughout the pandemic due to perceived or actual supply shortages, it is expected that prices will stabilise at pre-pandemic levels once mid-level distributors and consumers have been assured of the stable and reliable supply of drugs.
