The UK’s problem with cocaine

Use of the drug is up by as much as a quarter in some UK cities, according to the National Crime Agency

White powder in lines on a Union Jack flag
Cocaine is more accessible than ever in the UK according to charities
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Cocaine use appears to be on the rise in some major UK cities, according to analysis of wastewater conducted by the National Crime Agency (NCA).

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