Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 50065

Venezuela: Cocaine

Tabled: 6 May 2025
Answered: 15 May 2025

Question

Andrew Rosindell

Reform UK — Romford

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 suc

Answer

Catherine West
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 region...
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