Patricia Bullrich announced a historic record for cocaine seizures in Argentina

The Minister of National Security, Patricia Bullrich, presented in San Isidro the official statistics corresponding to the first half of 2025, which show a historic record in cocaine seizures in Argentina, surpassing 2024 figures by 6%. Additionally, the data reflect a 5% increase in the seizure of synthetic drugs and a 35% rise in marijuana seized compared to the same period of the previous year. According to Bullrich, during the first six months of 2025, 15,000 operations related to the fight against drug trafficking were carried out, representing a 16% increase compared to 2024. The minister highlighted that the number of people arrested in anti-drug operations rose by more than 27%, noting that this demonstrates a "lower level of impunity."

There are many people who call 134 and provide us with concrete information or through the ongoing internal investigationsreduce violence1,738 operations1,469 arrests1,660 kilograms (3,660 pounds) of drugs55,000 units of synthetic drugs960,000 kilograms (2,116,440 pounds) of chemical precursorsdropped by 66% in 2024reduction in shootingsthreats90/10 Plan2,951 people apprehendedJavier Milei51st to 46thGlobal Peace Indexlevel 1homicide ratethe lowest in Latin America