EUROPEAN NARCOS

A new kind of mafia has emerged in the heart of Europe: ultra-violent and hyper-connected, it openly defies the rule of law. Born in Dutch inner cities, the so-called by medias “Mocro Maffia” controls major ports, spreads terror, and runs a global cocaine and marijuana trade.

Why has this new form of criminal power taken root in the Netherlands—a country known for tolerance and stability? By tracing the deep history of drug trafficking in Europe, this film exposes the colonial roots of the trade, the contradictions of Dutch drug policy, and the impact of globalization on a booming illicit market. It also questions the myths surrounding this “new mafia” and the limits of democratic states faced with such underground empires.

Structured as an in-depth investigation, the film draws on rare archives and interviews with journalists, judges, European officials, and former traffickers. It weaves together courtroom footage, wiretap transcripts, legal documents, and scenes filmed in the Netherlands, Morocco, and Latin America to uncover the international reach of the organization - and what it reveals about our world today.