The Public Security Police (PSP) reported that last year they seized over 6,470 kg of drugs and arrested 2,949 suspects for trafficking, primarily in Lisbon, Porto, and Setúbal. Overall, drug seizures increased by approximately 15.2% compared to 2024. Of the 5,961 individuals identified for drug trafficking, 2,949 were arrested, with the majority being men over 21. Cannabis, cocaine, heroin, and ecstasy were the most seized substances, with cannabis seeing a 365% increase in volume, while cocaine and heroin seizures decreased by 38% and 40% respectively. Most heroin, cocaine, and ecstasy entered the country by land, whereas 88.41% of seized cannabis arrived by sea.
PSP seized over 6,470 kilograms of drugs and arrested 2,949 suspects in 2025
Wednesday, 11 March 2026RSS








