Tanzania seizes 1,074.72 tonnes of narcotics in 2025 crackdown, reports drop in cannabis seizures
Tanzania reported a significant anti-narcotics operation in 2025, resulting in the seizure of over 1,000 tonnes of illicit substances. While cannabis remains the most seized drug, officials noted a 56% decrease in its volume compared to the previous year, alongside the emergence of new substances like kratom.
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The report highlights Tanzania's evolving challenges in drug enforcement and its efforts to curb regional trafficking through international cooperation and stricter regulatory measures.
Tanzania seized over 1,000 tonnes of narcotics in 2025, recorded drop in cannabis seizures | The Citizen
The article relies on official government statements and statistics without emotive language or political commentary.
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