- London
- 2 updates
London named the cocaine capital of Europe
Researchers examined levels of illegal substances found in sewage to look at drug habits across Europe.
Live updates
Levels of cocaine found in London sewage water
According to the Daily Mail, sewage water in London contained:
- 711mg of benzoylecgonine, the main chemical in cocaine, per 1,000 people
- That compares to 393 in Amsterdam
- 243 in Paris
- 233 in Milan
Levels in the capital are nearly double those recorded in a similar study two years ago, results show.
London has highest levels of cocaine use in Europe
A new report suggests that London could have the highest levels of cocaine use of any city in Europe. Researchers examined levels of illegal substances found in sewage to look at drug habits across Europe.
