Over the last five years, drug seizures in Portugal have been on an upward trend, particularly cocaine. The number of seizures of this narcotic rose by 20.6% in 2025, and the volume of seized drugs increased by 11.4% compared to 2024, reaching a total of 25.6 tonnes. Authorities acknowledge that this brings challenges related to violent crime in the country, but state they are “proactive” in this fight. Officials from the PJ, PSP, and GNR highlighted the importance of information sharing and daily efforts to ensure public safety, while also noting concerns regarding the emergence of increasingly potent and dangerous synthetic drugs.