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The Vacuum of Prohibition Breeds Violence
The prohibition of cannabis in Denmark led to a reliance on international criminal organizations for supply, with local gangs taking control of Pusher Street as penalties for dealers increased. This shift resulted in a power struggle among rival gangs, armed and motivated by the lucrative hash market, which ultimately escalated violence in the area. Local residents, lacking resources to confront organized crime, were left vulnerable as these gangs fought for dominance, turning Pusher Street into a battleground for their conflicts.