Cocaine import to the Czech Republic on rise

Czech customs officers have registered increased amount of cocaine smuggled to the Czech Republic during this year. Prior to Thursday, they have seized almost 27 kilograms of the drug, which is four times more than for the whole of last year. According to the Czech Customs Administration, the Czech Republic is becoming a target country for cocaine and Czechs often participate in its illegal import.

Earlier this year, Czech police and anti-drugs groups have warned that use of cocaine is on the rise. One gram of cocaine now costs around 2000 CZK (100 USD), which is much cheaper than in the past. Despite the rise in the drug's popularity, the number of addicts seeking treatment is still extremely low. Since 1997, only 0.5% of those being treated for drug addiction in the Czech Republic have been addicted to cocaine.