Cocaine-linked crimes rise in Britain as consumption surges to record levels
Police data shows a 10% increase in cocaine-related offences since 2019, while wastewater analysis indicates approximately 2.5 billion lines were consumed in England last year.
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2 publishers have covered this in 3 articles since 25 Oct 2026. The Guardian published first, on 25 October at 07:00 UTC; France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines followed 28h 05m later. The most recent article, from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines, appeared on 26 October at 11:05 UTC.
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- The GuardianCocaine-linked crimes on the rise in Britain as consumption surges
- The GuardianAgeing users and record deaths – the data behind Britain’s £9.8bn-a-year cocaine habit
- France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines'An everyday habit': 2.5 billion lines of cocaine snorted in England per year
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- Ageing users and record deaths – the data behind Britain’s £9.8bn-a-year cocaine habit The Guardian ·
- Cocaine-linked crimes on the rise in Britain as consumption surges The Guardian ·
- 'An everyday habit': 2.5 billion lines of cocaine snorted in England per year France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
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