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Ageing users and record deaths – the data behind Britain’s £9.8bn-a-year cocaine habit

Sewage samples and crime statistics paint a picture of established users taking more cocaine, more often From pub toilets and private parties to football terraces and far-right marches, cocaine has become a familiar presence across modern…

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Sewage testing and crime data show that established cocaine users in Britain are consuming larger quantities more frequently, with the drug now a common sight in settings ranging from pub toilets and private parties to football terraces and far‑right rallies. Deaths linked to cocaine have climbed to record levels, reflecting the growing health impact of the habit. The drug’s widespread use underpins a multibillion‑pound criminal market that generates roughly £9.8 billion annually for organized crime.

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