Jordan detains 25,800 for drugs
In 2025, approximately 25,776 individuals were apprehended in Jordan on drug-related charges, marking a decrease of about 34% compared to 2024, when there were 38,782 cases. Crimes related to possession and consumption of drugs declined by 39%, totaling 15,720 cases in 2025 compared to 25,919 in the previous year. Additionally, drug trafficking offenses decreased by 22%, with 10,056 cases in 2025 versus 12,863 in 2024. The report highlighted the ongoing implementation of a national strategy to combat drugs, including the awareness campaign "Yes to Life... No to Drugs" and the enhancement of treatment centers' capacities, such as the expansion of the Bireen Center to offer free rehabilitation programs.
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