Overview

• 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.