Narcotrafic in France: Cocaine Seizures Jumped by 49% in 2025, a "Mass Customs Plan" Expected

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French customs seized nearly 109 tons of narcotics in 2025, including more than 31 tons of cocaine, but also firearms. The main gateway remains the port of Le Havre.

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All drugs combined, the financial value of seizures amounted to almost €2.2 billion in 2025, for 109 tons of products.

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Waiting for the "mass customs plan" requested by Emmanuel Macron at the end of January to "muscler" the fight against drug trafficking, the French customs announced on Thursday that they had seized more than 31 tons of cocaine in 2025, a good...

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On Thursday, February 19, 2026, the French customs service presented its balance sheet for 2025, marked by the fight against drug trafficking. The balance sheet given by the customs authorities is without appeal: seizures amounted to €2.2 billion in 2025, an increase of 78% compared to 2024. In terms of seized goods, cocaine accounts for the lion's share at €1.5 billion. For this product, the customs authorities observed in 2025 a 49% jump compa…

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French customs seizures are increasing, according to the annual balance sheet presented this Thursday, and seized nearly 109 tons of narcotics in 2025.