Illegal drug trade went digital during lockdown and could stay that way when the pandemic is over, Europe's drug agency says. Drug dealers take orders via encrypted messages and sends drugs through home delivering service. Like supermarkets, restaurants and purveyors of sourdough bread, the illegal drugs trade went digital to serve its customers during lockdown, and could stay that way when the Covid-19 pandemic is over, Europe's drugs agency said on Tuesday. The pandemic has forced changes to every level of the drugs trade, from wholesale traffickers and smugglers to neighbourhood dealers. "The drug market continues to adjust to Covid-19 disruption, as drug traffickers adapt to travel restrictions and border closures," it said.

Source: News 24 June 09, 2021 16:18 UTC