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EUROPOL A1 VIOLENT & ORGANIZED CRIME MEDIUM RISK Published 1 Oct 2026 at 11:05 UTC, affecting US, CA, TH, EU

Europol: Cannabis smuggling from North America and Thailand into Europe: Europol highlights growing threat

Europol reports a significant increase in cannabis smuggling from North America and Thailand into Europe, attributed to oversupply in legal markets and organized crime group activity. A dedicated Europol taskforce has been formed to target these networks.

Prepared automatically by complead Research from Europol, published 1 Oct 2026.

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What happened

Europol reports a significant increase in cannabis smuggling from North America and Thailand into Europe, attributed to oversupply in legal markets and organized crime group activity. A dedicated Europol taskforce has been formed to target these networks.

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Europol
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What compliance teams should check

  • Assess exposure to cannabis-related organized crime risks
  • Monitor Europol updates on smuggling trends
  • Review controls for trade with North America and Thailand
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FROM THE NOTICE Cannabis smuggling from North America and Thailand in Europe has seen a sharp rise, driven by oversupply in legal markets and the adaptability of organised crime groups. A dedicated Europol Operational Taskforce (OTF) has been established to dismantle the criminal networks behind this evolving threat. Europol, 1 Oct 2026, 11:05 UTC, europol.europa.eu

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