By far the highest share of cocaine seizures made worldwide in 2021 were made in South America. Nearly 60 percent of the total seizures were made in this region. Western and Central Europe followed with around 16 percent of the seizures, while 13 percent were made in North America. In total, 1,400 tons of cocaine hydrochloride and 1,100 tons of coca leafs and bushes were seized that year.
Distribution of worldwide cocaine seizure in 2021, by region
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