Australian Federal Police: 17 tonnes of drugs seized in Pacific so far in 2026 (opens original article in a new tab)

Australian Federal Police reported 17 tonnes of drugs seized in the Pacific in 2026, triple the 2025 total, as regional cooperation efforts intensify to combat growing drug trafficking issues.

• Australian Federal Police reported 17 tonnes of drugs seized in the Pacific in 2026, triple the 2025 total of 4.6 tonnes
• Most seized drugs are cocaine destined for Australia, with Pacific nations facing increasing drug threats
• Pacific Transnational Crime Summit aims to boost regional cooperation on transnational crime
• New Zealand and Samoa are implementing initiatives to address drug use and prevention