Outgoing EU Drug Agency Head Warns of Rising Violence

The top drug official in Europe is worried about a rise in violence because of the increasing amounts of drugs being trafficked.

He says that drug gangs are becoming more violent, even near important government buildings.

Cocaine seizures have hit an all-time high, and most of it comes through major ports.

He also warns that addiction to stimulants, unlike some other drugs, is very hard to treat, and that this will create a health problem in the future.

The EU’s approach is to focus on helping users rather than punishing them.