Cartels flood Australia with crops of super GM cocaine
Cartels have developed a genetically modified super coca plant to increase cocaine production, Australian Federal Police reported. Recent cocaine seizures included 2.7 tonnes in June with an estimated street value of $816 million. The UN noted a quadrupling of cocaine production over the last decade, driven by improved yields and expansion of cultivation areas.
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Published 05 Jul 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 05 Jul 2026, 19:20 UTC
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