Overview
- In its 2025 balance, Hamburg Customs said officers seized about 17 tonnes of narcotics across operations tied to the port.
- Authorities counted roughly 5.1 tonnes of cocaine intercepted, including 3.6 tonnes found directly in the Port of Hamburg.
- Seizures also included about 11.7 tonnes of marijuana and nearly half a tonne of heroin, underscoring the range of smuggled drugs.
- Officials said sea freight remains the key gateway for hard drugs, with container traffic offering cover that mass screening cannot fully pierce.
- The customs office reported more than 10.8 million import clearances and over 1,300 cross‑border crime investigations in 2025, reflecting the workload and the focus on organized networks.