EU Unveils New Push Against Drug Trafficking

The European Union is stepping up efforts to combat drug trafficking through stronger law enforcement cooperation and tighter port security.

EU Unveils New Push Against Drug Trafficking

TL;DR

  • EU ministers approved a new framework for the bloc's anti-drug strategy on June 4.
  • The measures aim to combat drug trafficking and organized crime across Europe.
  • The strategy will cover the period from 2026 to 2030.
  • Cypriot Justice Minister Costas Fytiris stated that drug use and trafficking threaten societies and democracies.
  • The approved actions are designed to enhance the EU's response, reinforce security, and protect people's health and safety.