Rampaging sharks high on cocaine might be a great pitch for the next summer blockbuster, but the truth of the matter is much scarier. In Antwerp, which comes in first place, researchers found a staggering 1,721mg per 1,000 people in the city's wastewater. By sampling every day for a week-long period, the researchers can even see how each city's drug habits shift from day to day. The levels of cocaine in city wastewater pose a serious problem for wildlife. The researchers discovered that sharks had high levels of the drug in their muscles and livers.

Source: The Star July 23, 2024 20:17 UTC