The Dominican Republic's National Drug Control Agency (DNCD) reported a significant rise in narcotics seizures during the first half of 2026. Authorities confiscated a total of 24,139.53 kilograms of illicit substances between January and June, marking a 33.76% increase compared to the same period in 2025.
This year-over-year growth represents an additional 6,091 kilograms of drugs intercepted by the agency. The figures highlight a notable escalation in the volume of seizures conducted by the DNCD during the first six months of the year.
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