Cocaine-linked crimes on the rise in Britain as consumption surges
The Guardian UK's headline. Reported by The Guardian UK, The Guardian World.
What the sources say, in brief
According to The Guardian UK and The Guardian World, cocaine-linked crimes are rising in Britain as consumption surges. The Guardian reported an exclusive wastewater analysis in England suggesting people took roughly 2.5bn lines of the drug in one year. The reporting also cites ageing users, record deaths, and an estimated £9.8bn-a-year cocaine habit. British police are recording a growing number of such crimes, according to the excerpts. Both Guardian editions carry near-identical excerpts, so the sources do not disagree on the figures provided.
Key points
- The Guardian reported wastewater analysis in England suggests people took roughly 2.5bn lines of cocaine in one year.
- The Guardian cites an estimated £9.8bn-a-year cocaine habit in Britain.
- The Guardian reports record deaths linked to cocaine use among ageing users.
- The Guardian says British police are recording a growing number of cocaine-linked crimes.
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Cocaine-linked crimes on the rise in Britain as consumption surges. According to The Guardian UK and The Guardian World, cocaine-linked crimes are rising in Britain as consumption surges. The Guardian reported an exclusive wastewater analysis in England suggesting people took roughly 2.5bn lines of the drug in one year. The reporting also cites ageing users, record deaths, and an estimated £9.8bn-a-year cocaine habit. British police are recording a growing number of such crimes, according to the excerpts. Both Guardian editions carry near-identical excerpts, so the sources do not disagree on the figures provided. Covered by 2 publications. The Guardian UK: Cocaine-linked crimes on the rise in Britain as consumption surges. The Guardian World: Cocaine-linked crimes on the rise in Britain as consumption surges.
Who is covering it
- The Guardian UK United Kingdom Cocaine-linked crimes on the rise in Britain as consumption surges Exclusive: Wastewater analysis in England suggests people took roughly 2.5bn lines of drug in one year Ageing users and record deaths – the data behind Britain’s £9.8bn-a-year cocaine habit Pubs, festivals and workplaces: how cocaine has become an everyday habit British police are recording a growin 25 Oct · Tier 2
- The Guardian World United Kingdom Cocaine-linked crimes on the rise in Britain as consumption surges Exclusive: Wastewater analysis in England suggests people took roughly 2.5bn lines of drug in one year Ageing users and record deaths – the data behind Britain’s £9.8bn-a-year cocaine habit Pubs, festivals and workplaces: how cocaine has become an everyday habit British police are recording a growin 25 Oct · Tier 2
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