Romania: Romania labeled as emerging drug consumption market in new DIICOT (…)

February 19, 2026

Romania labeled as emerging drug consumption market in new DIICOT report
Feb 19, 2026

Romania labeled as emerging drug consumption market in new DIICOT report.

Romania is becoming an emerging drug consumption market connected to European distribution networks, according to a report from the Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism, or DIICOT. Experts say drugs are brought into the country through legal commercial routes, especially (…)

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