# Drug trafficking and prevention in Romania > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/drug-trafficking-and-prevention-in-romania > Updated: 2026-09-01T06:06:51.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Authorities in Romania have conducted several operations targeting drug trafficking networks and the exploitation of vulnerable populations. In Arad, police dismantled a 10-person criminal group involved in the trade of cannabis and crystal drugs. The investigation revealed that the group exploited minors, including a 10-year-old boy used by his parents to transport cannabis. This incident has prompted calls for increased social intervention due to the decreasing age of drug users. In Hunedoara, law enforcement and DIICOT prosecutors disrupted an operation where traffickers used the guise of “spiritual rituals” and “apparent harmless therapies” to distribute high-risk drugs. Following these developments, advocates have called for a national legislative package to enhance youth protection, including mandatory drug education for driving license candidates and specialized training for school security personnel. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-01: Romania disrupts drug trafficking operation using deceptive spiritual rituals Romanian authorities disrupted a drug trafficking ring in Hunedoara using deceptive spiritual rituals, while anti-drug advocates call for urgent new legislative protections for youth. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-disrupts-drug-trafficking-operation-using-deceptive-spiritual-rituals ### 2026-08-27: Arad drug trafficking ring exploits minors for cannabis distribution A drug trafficking network in Arad, Romania, was dismantled after a 10-year-old boy was found being used by his parents to transport cannabis. Seven members of the group have been arrested. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arad-drug-trafficking-ring-exploits-minors-for-cannabis-distribution --- Cite as: Drug trafficking and prevention in Romania. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/drug-trafficking-and-prevention-in-romania