Federal police raise alarm over drugs in Antwerp port

A report by the Federal Judicial Police that hits the Mediahuis newspapers today states unequivocally that Antwerp, more than any other European port, has become the hub of the drug trade. The report, which was presented yesterday to the Antwerp city council, finance and justice ministers and port representatives, indicates that around 30 tonnes of cocaine were intercepted last year. For this year, the tally stands at 13 tonnes. In 2013, it was 4.7 tonnes. It is not the better screening of cargo but the larger total of imported cocaine that is responsible for this.