Drug seizures surge in Geneva

Friday, 9 May 2025 06:30

The quantity of illegal drugs seized in Geneva surged by 35% last year, according to new police figures.

Over 860 kilos of substances were seized in 2024 - 200 kilos more than the previous year.

The spike is linked to a Europe-wide influx of cocaine and several major police operations targeting organised criminal networks.

Anti-drug squads also cracked down on street-level dealing as part of the Crack Plan, which saw increased patrols and specialist resources deployed.

Cocaine seizures rose by 46%, while ecstasy increased eightfold. Synthetic cannabinoids and hallucinogens also surged.

The judicial police say the drug market is increasingly dominated by synthetic substances.

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