Mozambique Reports 75% Rise in Drug Trafficking Cases

Mozambique’s Central Office for the Prevention and Control of Drugs (GCPCD) reported a significant 75 percent increase in drug trafficking and consumption cases during the first half of 2026, as announced by GCPCD head José Bambo in Maputo. This alarming statistic, presented during the national report on drug trafficking and consumption, signals a substantial escalation in illicit drug activities within the country, impacting both law enforcement efforts and public health. The report underscores a growing challenge for Mozambican authorities in combating the flow and use of illegal substances.