Bangladesh, Feb. 25 -- France is witnessing a significant shift in its cocaine market dynamics, as record-breaking seizures, evolving trafficking routes, and digital distribution networks drive prices downward while increasing accessibility and potency. According to the latest annual report from the French Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction, the country has moved to the forefront of cocaine trafficking in Europe, reflecting both heightened enforcement efforts and a substantial expansion in global supply.

In 2024, French authorities seized an unprecedented 53.5 tonnes of cocaine – the highest annual total ever recorded in the country. A striking 41.8 tonnes, representing 78 percent of the total volume, were intercepted a...