As much as 10 times more cocaine is entering Russia since the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. This is according to an investigation by the Russian newspaper Izvestia. The war has forced drug organizations to change several international drug smuggling routes.

The volume of cocaine seized by Russian authorities has surged since the country launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, reflecting a significant shift in international smuggling routes and techniques,

Toronto police say the largest cocaine bust in their history looks to be tied to a notorious Mexican cartel. Supt. Paul MacIntyre says police seized 835 kilograms of cocaine that has the “hallmarks” of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Canadian authorities seized $83 million worth of cocaine that initially flowed into the country from the Mexico-US border – the largest of its kind in Toronto’s history, officials announced Tuesday. The record-breaking bust with alleged ties to a notorious cartel resulted in more than 835 kilograms of the drug being confiscated after an investigation,