News - Drugs

1. More than 100 chemical raw materials for the production of hard drugs banned

   With effect from 1 April of this year more than 100 chemical raw materials - so-called as precursors - will be banned because ...

   News item | 29-03-2023 | 15:07

2. The Netherlands and Belgium enlist shipping companies in fight against drug smuggling

   The Netherlands, Belgium and five leading multinational shipping companies are joining forces against organised crime in ...

   News item | 17-02-2023 | 19:00

3. Nearly €30 million to tackle drug trafficking via mainports

   Dutch mainports must be made as unattractive as possible for international drug trafficking. Our major logistical hubs – the ...

   News item | 04-11-2022 | 18:30

4. Higher reimbursement for costs of cleaning up drug waste

   The Dutch government is raising the reimbursement paid to private individuals and government authorities for the costs of ...

   News item | 21-10-2022 | 16:25

5. Additional investments in fight against international drug trafficking

   The security of our logistics hubs and ‘mainports’ is being strengthened in the fight against international drug trafficking. ...

   News item | 15-03-2022 | 10:10

6. Set-up of first seven cannabis-growing farms for experiment has commenced

   To date, the ‘closed coffee shop chain experiment’ – also known as the ‘weed experiment’ – has involved the designation of seven ...

   News item | 04-11-2021 | 12:28