How much cocaine is seized by police each year in Australia?
In 2019-20, there were 5,750 cocaine seizures in Australia, weighing a total of 1,574 kilograms. Out of all Australian states and territories, New South Wales accounted for the greatest number (65%) and weight (68%) of cocaine seizures.
In 2019-20, 65% of cocaine seizures occurred in NSW, which accounted for 68% of the total weight of cocaine seized.
In 2019-20, 7% of cocaine seizures occurred in VIC, which accounted for 4% of the total weight of cocaine seized.
In 2019-20, 15% of cocaine seizures occurred in QLD, which accounted for 2% of the total weight of cocaine seized.
In 2019-20, 0.7% of cocaine seizures occurred in SA, which accounted for 0.1% of the total weight of cocaine seized.
In 2019-20, 9% of cocaine seizures occurred in WA, which accounted for 25% of the total weight of cocaine seized.
In 2019-20, 0.5% of cocaine seizures occurred in TAS, which accounted for 0.0% of the total weight of cocaine seized.
In 2019-20, 0.5% of cocaine seizures occurred in the NT, which accounted for 0.0% of the total weight of cocaine seized.
In 2019-20, 2% of cocaine seizures occurred in the ACT, which accounted for 0.1% of the total weight of cocaine seized.
Source: Australian Crime Commission (2021). Illicit Drug Data Report 2019-20.
Please note: Percentages may not tally to 100% due to rounding.