Cartels flood Australia with genetically modified cocaine | 7NEWS
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Drug cartels are flooding Australian streets with cocaine produced from genetically modified coca plants, according to the AFP. These 'super' crops yield higher production on the same land area, while cartels employ more sophisticated extraction technology to maximise drug output from each plant. Cocaine production quadrupled in the decade to 2024, with the United Nations reporting that supply may soon exceed demand due to the drug's increasing prevalence. Subscribe and set 🔔 » https://7news.link/YTSubscribe | For the latest Australian news and breaking news alerts, connect with 7NEWS online: Visit » https://7news.com.au 7Plus » https://7plus.com.au/ 7NEWS Podcast » https://open.spotify.com/user/dm9fk9hzoe68ibpttheragdgi Facebook » https://www.facebook.com/7NewsAustralia TikTok » https://www.tiktok.com/@7newsaustralia Instagram » https://www.instagram.com/7newsaustralia/ X » https://x.com/7NewsAustralia 7NEWS combines the trusted and powerful news brands including Sunrise, The Mor
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