As much as 10 times more cocaine is entering Russia since the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. This is according to an investigation by the Russian newspaper Izvestia. The war has forced drug organizations to change several international drug smuggling routes.

The volume of cocaine seized by Russian authorities has surged since the country launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, reflecting a significant shift in international smuggling routes and techniques,

Seizures like this weaken the financial powers of criminal organizations and disrupt their operations,” he said.