Tuesday briefing: How a journalistic hunch revealed the scale of Britain’s problematic cocaine use

Tuesday briefing: How a journalistic hunch revealed the scale of Britain’s problematic cocaine use

Investigative reporting by the Guardian uncovered that cocaine, once linked to affluent circles, is now pervasive across Britain. New analysis shows a surge in cocaine‑related offenses, a record number of drug‑linked fatalities, and a disturbing association with domestic abuse incidents, highlighting the growing public‑health and safety challenges posed by the drug’s widespread use for communities.