Cocaine Trafficking: Venezuela to Europe via West Africa

Cocaine from Venezuela is increasingly being trafficked through West Africa to Europe, with corrupt officials and drug gangs in Venezuela flying the drugs out. Al Qaeda-affiliated groups in Africa are reportedly involved in moving the drugs north, leading to a significant increase in drug seizures in Europe. Cargo flights from Venezuela to West Africa are reportedly taking off once a week, with smugglers using sophisticated methods to avoid detection. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.