The cocaine seizures in various regions have increased by 56% compared with the year 2023, according to the authorities responsible for combating drug trafficking. This significant increase reflects the intensified efforts by security forces to dismantle drug distribution networks, as well as the growing activity in drug trafficking. The operations, which have taken place at strategic points along borders as well as in urban areas, have led to the seizure of numerous tons of the substance, highlighting an increase in effectiveness and coordination among different police and customs agencies.
The global context appears to influence cocaine trafficking, especially with the emergence of new routes and methods of smuggling that challenge traditional security measures. The authorities have stressed the importance of international cooperation to address this issue that affects several regions beyond national borders. To this trend is added an increase in the sophistication of criminal organizations, which obliges ongoing adaptation of prevention and control strategies. Moreover, the need to implement policies that not only focus on repression, but also on the prevention and reduction of demand for narcotics is highlighted.
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