UN: drugs trafficking 'thriving'

SBS World News Radio: The United Nations says the trafficking of illegal drugs is thriving despite improved international cooperation.

UN: drugs trafficking 'thriving'UN: drugs trafficking 'thriving'

UN: drugs trafficking 'thriving'

In its 2017 global report, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime also points to an expansion in the market for cocaine and synthetic drugs.

SBS correspondent Kerry Skyring has seen the report and spoken to UN drug officials in Vienna.

He's speaking here to Peggy Giakoumelos.

 

 


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By Kerry Skyring
Presented by Peggy Giakoumelos


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