These Are the Types of Narcotics Widely Circulated Globally

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Adi Ahdiat 23/05/2025 12:09 WIB

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According to UNODC data, the most commonly detected illicit drugs globally are cannabis and cocaine.

Global Volume of Drug Seizures (2018-2022)

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Global Volume of Drug Seizures (2018-2022)

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Cannabis is the most widely trafficked drug globally.

This is evident from the numerous cannabis trafficking cases uncovered in various countries.

According to data from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), during the 2018-2022 period, the global volume of drug seizures reached 49,390 tons.

Approximately 33,290 tons, or 67%, of this consisted of cannabis products, including dried cannabis, cannabis resin/hashish, and cannabis oil, excluding cannabis plants.

The next most widely trafficked drug globally is cocaine.

This is followed by new psychoactive substances (NPS), which are new psychoactive substances not yet regulated under international drug conventions, such as ketamine, etc.

Then there are amphetamines and their derivatives, such as methamphetamine, etc.; followed by opioid drugs based on opium plants, such as heroin, morphine, etc., with volumes as shown in the graph.

The UNODC also notes that several types of drugs are showing increasing global trends.

"Over the past two decades, seizures of amphetamines and their derivatives have grown the fastest compared to other types of drugs, although the largest seizures are of cannabis and cocaine," stated the UNODC in the *World Drug Report 2024*.

"In recent years, cocaine seizures have also grown rapidly, reflecting the expansion of cocaine supply and demand globally," it continued.

Editor : Adi Ahdiat

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."