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'An everyday habit': 2.5 billion lines of cocaine snorted in England per year

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Briefings

A press review reports that cocaine consumption and related crimes are surging across Britain, with estimates suggesting 2.5 billion lines of cocaine are snorted annually in England. The article notes that Brazilian and international media reacted to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's election victory, while also mentioning a New York Times warning about the Iran war. The review concludes by stating that wrapping children in cotton wool is not the best parenting strategy.

Key points

• 2.5 billion lines of cocaine are estimated to be snorted in England annually.
• Cocaine consumption and related crimes are surging across Britain.

Context

This briefing covers a press review discussing cocaine trends in Britain, noting media reactions to Lula da Silva's election and a New York Times warning about the Iran war.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a press review from October 2026. Specific crime statistics, geographic scope beyond Britain, and exact consumption figures are not detailed in the provided text.

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