Tanzania’s anti-narcotics authorities have confiscated nearly two tonnes of illegal drugs following a series of coordinated operations carried out across the country in March.
The crackdown also led to the destruction of cannabis farms and the arrest of dozens of suspects, highlighting intensified efforts to combat drug trafficking.
According to the Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA), a total of 1,983 kilogrammes of narcotics were seized, alongside large quantities of precursor chemicals used in drug production. Authorities also recovered controlled medicinal drugs, while several vehicles and motorcycles linked to the trade were impounded.
Officials noted a shift in trafficking patterns, with mirungi (khat) accounting for the largest portion of the seized drugs. Increased enforcement in rural areas has played a key role in disrupting supply chains and uncovering hidden distribution networks.
In Dar es Salaam, officers intercepted a significant shipment of drugs concealed inside a passenger bus traveling from Mombasa.
Multiple suspects, including transport operators, were arrested in connection with the incident. Similar operations in the Coast Region led to additional seizures as authorities tracked movement routes դեպի the commercial capital.
Overall, the operations reflect a strengthened national response to drug trafficking, with authorities focusing on both supply disruption and enforcement to curb the spread of illegal substances across the country.