Latin American cartels may now operate in 16 European countries. A four-month investigation by the Guardian has found that criminal networks in Latin America are expanding across Europe and building links with local bakeries. Cocaine seizures have more than quintupled in a decade, highlighting the growing role of continents in the global cocaine trade.

Latin American cartels may now operate in 16 European countries. A four-month investigation by the Guardian has found that criminal networks in Latin America are expanding across Europe and building links with local bakeries. Cocaine seizures have more than quintupled in a decade, highlighting the growing role of continents in the global cocaine trade.