Law enforcement agencies worldwide have made significant strides in combating the illegal drug trade under the current administration. Recent data reveals that approximately 27 billion doses of illegal substances were intercepted before reaching global markets, with an annual average seizure exceeding 1,800 tons. Between 2022 and 2025, authorities dismantled 17,838 drug production laboratories, 96% of which were dedicated to manufacturing coca paste or cocaine base. Notably, the number of cocaine hydrochloride labs destroyed surged from 74 in 2022 to 203 in 2025, reflecting a more focused approach on advanced processing stages. Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez highlighted that 780 individuals have been extradited over the past three years for drug-related crimes. Additionally, the government is collaborating with chemical engineers to develop a novel molecule that disrupts cocaine production when added to fuel, without compromising vehicle performance. Official reports indicate that over 820 tons of cocaine have been seized this year alone, marking a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2023. Furthermore, the destruction of one laboratory every 40 minutes represents a 24% improvement over 2024 results.
