Global trade in cocaine, methamphetamine is booming, UN drug report shows
The UN World Drug Report 2026 warns of a global boom in cocaine, methamphetamine, and new synthetic drugs.
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A UN report warned that global trade in cocaine, methamphetamine, and new synthetic drugs was booming. The UN chief called for the use of technology to stop drug cyber-trafficking, while other findings revealed cannabis remained the most widely used drug worldwide.
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The UN World Drug Report 2026 indicates a surge in the global trade of methamphetamine, cocaine, and new synthetic drugs. Additionally, the report identifies cannabis as the most widely used drug worldwide.
Coverage from Reuters and Al Jazeera emphasizes the booming trade of these substances. The International Drug Policy Consortium has characterized the report as documenting failure while avoiding solutions, and the UN chief has called for the use of technology to combat drug cyber-trafficking, as reported by The Hans India.
Future developments center on whether technology can be effectively harnessed to stop cyber-trafficking and how the international community responds to the reported rise in synthetic drugs.
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Global trade in cocaine, methamphetamine is booming, UN drug report shows Reuters · 98d ago broke it first
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Which drugs are seeing a boom in global trade?
According to the UN report, cocaine, methamphetamine, and new synthetic drugs are booming.
What is the most widely used drug globally?
The report reveals that cannabis remains the most widely used drug worldwide.
How has the UN chief suggested addressing drug trafficking?
The UN chief has called for harnessing technology to stop drug cyber-trafficking.
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