Narcotics

Sharp increase in narcotics seizures

In 2024, the FOCBS seized a total of 1,607kg of narcotics, including marijuana, heroin, cocaine, amphetamines, methamphetamines and synthetic drugs. The seized quantities of heroin (2024: 12 kg / 2023: 7 kg), cocaine (2024: 272 kg / 2023: 110 kg), and designer drugs (2024: 175 kg / 2023: 84 kg), particularly ketamine and synthetic cannabinoids, have roughly doubled.

The quantities of marijuana seized (2024: 1,104 kg / 2023: 243 kg), as well as those of amphetamines and methamphetamines (2024: 44 kg / 2023: 9 kg), have even increased several times over.

Drugs seized (in kg)

 

2022

2023

2024

Marijuana

476

243

1,104

Heroin

11

7

12

Cocaine

568

110

272

Amphetamines

17

9

44

Designer drugs

15

84

175
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The FOCBS also uses scanners to check containers.

The FOCBS also uses scanners to check containers.

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