DEALING WITH DRUGS

Maritime Museum Rotterdam

Dealing with drugs cafe

Most drugs enter our society via the port of Rotterdam. In ‘Dealing with Drugs’, you will be confronted by serious choices to make, shocking facts and figures, and the impact that the drug trade has.

Location
Rotterdam (NL)
Client
Maritime Museum Rotterdam
Year
2018
Dealing with drugs, entrance

It transforms a problem (drug use) into an important educational experience and does so in a convincing and brave way.

Jury - Grand Prix Award
Dealing with drugs, containers
Dealing with drugs in court

Understanding the problem

Each year, about 250 tonnes of cocaine are consumed in Europe. It is not known how much of this is imported via the port of Rotterdam. We read something about it almost every day but few people know about the complex world that is hidden behind the headlines. It’s a world that is becoming increasingly grim and ruthless, and one that is intermingling more and more with legitimate society.

Drugs lab
Drugs in a flat
It's a good idea to experience this world for yourself, as this underworld is closer to you than you think.

Chris WestendorpScriptwriter for the Dutch TV series Penoza ('Criminal Underworld')

Awards

Grand Prix Award 2019

  • Temporary exhibition - Silver

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