Prosecutors Demand Legislative Reforms to Combat Escalating Drug Trafficking Crisis

Prosecutors in Galicia (Spain) are urging legislative reforms to address the surging illegal drug trade and organized crime, emphasizing an urgent need for new regulations.

• Luis M. Uriarte, the special Prosecutor for drug trafficking, highlighted the alarming rise of the illegal drug trade in Europe during a conference in A Estrada on November 6.
• The prosecutors noted that the current situation regarding drug-related delict is at a critical point, with organized crime advancing rapidly across Europe, necessitating immediate action.
• Amid calls for reform, Uriarte pointed out significant carencias (shortcomings) in existing governmental frameworks designed to combat drug trafficking, stressing that democracy must address these challenges.