Narcotics

Increase in narcotics detected.

In total, the amount of marijuana, heroin, cocaine, amphetamines and synthetic (designer) drugs seized by the FOCBS amounted to no less than 1.09 tonnes. In terms of quantity, the largest increase was recorded for cocaine. During the course of the year, about 160kg of cocaine were confiscated. Furthermore, the FOCBS was involved in a police intervention during which a large amount of narcotics where seized.

The upward trend in drug seizures from postal consignments is continuing. These often involve large amounts of marijuana, sometimes several kilos, coming from North America.

Drugs seized (in kg)

 

2020

2021

2022

Marijuana

655

777

476

Heroin

55

56

11

Cocaine

162

90

568

Amphetamines

25

9

17

Designer drugs

23

30

15

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The FOCBS uses scanners to detect the presence of narcotics in shipping containers.

The FOCBS uses scanners to detect the presence of narcotics in shipping containers.

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