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Long viewed as a central distribution point for drugs imported from South America, Asia and the Netherlands, Spain's Costa del Sol has become a focal point of organized crime figures from across Europe, many making the stretch of Mediterranean seafront their primary residence. Shootings in public venues, in crowds or even in broad daylight have produced a pattern of violence connected by the region's drug trade.
Spain's Costa del Sol Riddled With Drug-Related Crime
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Local police have suggested that the attacks stem from an attempt on the part of British gangs to make headway into a drug trade controlled by French-Algerian and Russian gangs, both of which command a sizable presence on the Coast.
However, local authorities face an uphill battle when it comes to cracking down on organized crime, thanks to not only the widespread presence of crime in the region but also corruption within the local Spanish police force.
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