Europe

Cocaine and heroin are smuggled into South Africa primarily for the local market but also repackaged for onward trafficking overseas, usually to Europe. Port authorities are vigilant about vessels from the Port of Santos due to drug trafficking prevalence. Successful entry into Europe is more likely if the consignment is rerouted through less suspicious countries before onward movement to Europe.

“Cocaine and heroin are smuggled into the country primarily for the local market but is also repackaged for onward trafficking to another country. In other words, the criminal grouping in South Africa would assist in repackaging the drugs to make it easier for onwards smuggling to another country, usually to Europe. Port authorities are particularly vigilant when vessels arrive from Port of Santos because of the prevalence of drug trafficking from that port. Successful entry into Europe is more likely if the consignment is rerouted to less suspicious countries before onwards movement to Europe.”