Madrid Drug Scene of the 80s

This report details the notorious drug scene in Madrid's Malasaña and Chueca neighborhoods during the 1980s. Initially dominated by hashish, the area quickly became a hub for heroin trafficking, earning it the nickname 'La Ruta Negra' (The Black Route). Authorities described it as a ‘theme park of drugs,’ highlighting the widespread and brazen nature of the illicit activity.

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