French Customs Report Record Seizures of Drugs, Firearms, and Counterfeit Goods in 2024
Authorities seized 111 tonnes of narcotics, 881 firearms, and 600 million euros in criminal assets as organized crime networks grow more sophisticated.
- The 111 tonnes of narcotics seized in 2024 marks an 18% increase from 2023, with cocaine seizures rising by 130% to 53.5 tonnes.
- French customs confiscated 881 firearms, including 150 classified as weapons of war, reflecting a 13% increase in weapon seizures.
- Over 21 million counterfeit items were intercepted, a record for the fifth consecutive year, with Olympic-related goods contributing to the surge.
- Authorities seized 600 million euros in criminal assets, a 265% increase, as part of efforts to target the financial operations of organized crime.
- The French Assembly is debating a proposed narcotrafficking law aimed at enhancing customs' access to data and improving port security to counter growing criminal activity.
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