/ 20 December 2022

South Africa a cornerstone for cocaine transit and consumption – Global Initiative report

Hamburg Customs Seize More Than 16 Tons Of Cocaine
Nearly 350 000 South Africans used cocaine before Covid-19 in 2020, consuming about 18 800 tonnes. (Photo by Bodo Marks/picture alliance via Getty Images)

Nearly 350 000 South Africans used cocaine before Covid-19 in 2020, consuming about 18 800 tonnes

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