Cocaine Found in Colombia’s Water Systems, Which Supply 11.8 Million People
A new report has identified traces of cocaine and chemicals associated with illicit production in water systems serving more than 11.8 million people across five Colombian cities. The report, Invisible Contamination: Cocaine and Chemical Inputs Associated with Illicit Production in Colombia’s Drinking Water, was published by the Center for a Secure Free Society (SFS), with […]
A new report reveals traces of cocaine and related chemicals in water systems serving over 11.8 million people in Colombia. The study, published by the Center for a Secure Free Society, examined water samples from five cities and their surrounding areas. Bogota, Cartagena, Popayan, Quibdo, and Cali all showed cocaine concentrations, while acetone, methanol, ammoniacal nitrogen, diesel, and gasoline-related compounds were also detected.
While the report does not establish a health risk, it highlights contamination within the water systems, potentially originating from illicit cocaine production. The study covers urban systems, not areas far from coca cultivation or clandestine labs.
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