According to RÚV, the Icelandic police and Customs Office confiscated a record volume of cannabis in 2024. The amount totalled 283 kilograms, based on preliminary data.
In 2023, 210 kg were confiscated; while 141 kg was seized in 2022 and 2021. A spokesperson from the office of the National Police Commissioner claims the cases are few, but involve large amounts of contraband.
According to the office, a large portion of the drug was grown domestically, although police identified a uptick in imports.
As per Icelandic drug and alcohol laws, the selling, handling and importation of cannabis is illegal.