Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Western Balkan Criminal Groups Entrenched in West Africa's Cocaine Trade
Imagine that some criminals from the Western Balkans are getting more involved in bringing cocaine from South America to Europe.
They're using West Africa as a stop along the way.
These groups are very good at what they do, and they've teamed up with others, including a group from Brazil.
The police and other authorities need to work together more to stop them.
This is important because it can cause violence and instability.
A recent report has highlighted this growing problem.
Western Balkan criminal groups are becoming more involved in cocaine trafficking.
West Africa is growing in importance as a smuggling route.
Groups are leveraging alliances, including one with Brazil's PCC.
More cooperation is needed to tackle growing drug routes.
These groups are linked to violence in Europe.
- Who
- Western Balkans criminal groups
- What
- Entrenching themselves in West Africa for cocaine trafficking
- When
- Recent years
- Where
- West Africa, Europe, Latin America
- Why
- To increase cocaine trade from Latin America to Europe
- Groups Involved
- Western Balkans criminal groups, Dutch groups, PCC
- Regions Involved
- West Africa, Latin America, Europe
- Drug
- Cocaine
- Report Source
- GI-TOC
- Key Finding
- Western Balkans groups are major cocaine traffickers