Europol publishes EU Drug Markets Analysis 2024 report examining the links between between illicit drugs trade and other crime areas in the EU

The report looks at the links between the illicit drugs trade and other crime areas in the EU, such as the trafficking in firearms, as drug trafficking networks require a range of tools and capacities to facilitate their activities. The EMCDDA and Europol play a central role, supporting Member States and cooperating with third countries to strengthen Europe’s preparedness and response to illicit drug flows.