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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 6 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 May 2025. It was answered by Catherine West (Labour) on Thursday, 15 May 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Venezuela: Cocaine

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what information his Department holds on the role of Venezuela as a transit hub for cocaine shipments to Europe; and whether his Department is taking steps to help tackle such shipments.

Answer

There are credible reports that local conditions have allowed criminal enterprises to substantially increase illicit activities in Venezuela, which has likely resulted in increases in cocaine trafficked through the country. The UK collaborates with regional partners to fight such organised crime, including drug trafficking.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
50065
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Venezuela Smuggling Cocaine
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk