Catalonia cannabis boom fuels mafia turf wars, rising violence

Catalonia has emerged as Europe's primary cannabis cultivation hub, attracting organized crime groups competing for control. The resulting turf wars have driven a surge in violent crime, posing a growing public-safety challenge for regional authorities. The situation reflects a broader European trend of cannabis-related organized crime expansion.

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