Magal 2026: 70% Increase in Seizures of Ecstasy and Increase in Indian Hemp
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The security record of the Grand Magal 2026, drawn up by the National Police, shows a contrasting trend in drug seizures. While some illicit drugs are declining, synthetic drugs show a particularly marked increase. According to the figures relayed by the Observer, seizures of ecstasy increased from 25 tablets in 2025 to 43 in 2026, an increase of more than 70 per cent. The report also reports the seizure of 45 tablets of Tapendol, an opioid that…
The National Drug Control Directorate (DNCD) seized 24,139.53 kilograms of drugs between January and June 2026, a volume 33.76% higher than that recorded in the same period of 2025, when seizures totaled 18,047.61 kilograms (kg). The increase represents an additional 6,091.92 kilograms compared to the first half of the previous year and demonstrates a greater seizure of substances removed from circulation, driven mainly by marijuana and cocaine,…
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