Where does heroin in Europe come from?

Where does heroin in Europe come from?

Most of the heroin trafficked to Europe originates in Afghanistan, where the rise in opium poppy cultivation can be traced back to the 1980s, when conflict engulfed the country.

When did heroin come to Europe?

Heroin use has developed along different timelines; several western European countries faced increases from the 1970s onward, whereas countries in Central and Eastern Europe saw a development in heroin use in the 1990s and later.

How does heroin get from Afghanistan to Europe?

The bulk of Afghan heroin destined for the Western European market is believed to travel through Iran and Turkey before entering various Balkan states, from where its is transported overland to the Netherlands and, to a lesser degree, to Belgium.

What countries are involved in drug trafficking?

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• Afghanistan.
• The Bahamas.
• Belize.
• Bolivia.
• Burma.
• Colombia.
• Costa Rica.
• Dominican Republic.

Where is the most heroin in the world?

With 70 mt of heroin consumed per year, the Russian Federation is estimated to be the country with the highest national level of consumption. The com- bined level of heroin consumption in European coun- tries is estimated at around 85-90 mt.

What is the most popular drug in Ireland?

DUBLIN, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) — Opiates, mainly heroin, are the most commonly used drug in Ireland, according to a report released here on Thursday.

What are the most commonly used drugs in Ireland?

Cannabis was the main problem drug for 24.7% of all cases entering drug treatment in Ireland in 2017 and was the most common main problem drug reported by new cases (39.1%). The 2014/15 ESPAD survey reported that 18.9% of 15‒16-year-old students had used cannabis during their lifetime.

What country does most of the heroin come from?

Heroin is also the illicit drug most highly associated with a single source: some 90% of the world’s heroin comes from opium grown in just a few provinces in Afghanistan. Some 380 tons of heroin are produced from Afghan poppies and exported all over the world.

What drugs are illegal in Ireland?

Rules

• Possession of controlled drugs – cannabis or cannabis resin.
• Possession of any other controlled drugs.
• Growing cannabis plants or opium poppies.
• Opium regulations.
• Possession of controlled drugs for sale or supply.
• Use of premises, vehicles or vessels for certain activities.
• Forged or fraudulently altered prescriptions.