LISBON: Drug dealers took their business online to meet the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, an EU report said Wednesday, adapting quickly to restrictions imposed across Europe to beat the virus.
“We are witnessing a dynamic and adaptive drug market, resilient to Covid-19 restrictions,” said Alexis Goosdeel, director of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drugs Addiction.
The pandemic accelerated the “uberisation” of the market, said Goosdeel. Ads could be placed online allowing people to order using encrypted messaging apps for home delivery.
“To ensure we are well-prepared to meet the future consequences of this…
