Europol · External Intelligence

Cannabis smuggling from North America and Thailand into Europe: Europol highlights growing threat

Source
Europol
Published
2 October 2026
Journal
Financial Crime
Jurisdiction
European Union

Lynx Summary

Europol reported a sharp increase in cannabis trafficking into Europe from Thailand and North America, driven by excess supply in legal markets and adaptable organised crime groups. The agency has created a dedicated operational taskforce to dismantle the criminal networks involved.

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