Belgium Fears the "Balkan Cartel"
If information from Belgian investigative authorities is to be believed, this Western European country has been one of the main destinations for members of the "Balkan cartel" in recent years, who are involved in smuggling various types of narcotics, most often cocaine.
Belgium Fears the “Balkan Cartel” Belgium is increasingly becoming a key destination for the “Balkan cartel” involved in smuggling cocaine from South America through its major ports. Criminals are exploiting minors and port workers, using threats and large sums of money to facilitate drug transport. This organized network of dealers from the Balkans poses a significant threat to the country’s stability.
- Belgium is a primary destination for the “Balkan cartel” involved in cocaine smuggling from South America.
- Antwerp port is a crucial hub for cocaine entering Europe.
- The cartel recruits minors and port employees for logistical support, using threats and bribery.
- The “Balkan cartel” is an organized network of dealers from Albania, Montenegro, Serbia, and North Macedonia.
- Belgian authorities are concerned about the cartel establishing power structures within the country.
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