Between July 2025 and June 2026, the Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA) Northern Zone arrested 550 suspects for drug trafficking, possession, and abuse offences. The suspects included 442 men and 108 women. The DCEA conducted 227 operations across Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Tanga, and Manyara regions during this period. Authorities seized 5,417.26 kilograms of khat, 3,010.30 kilograms of cannabis, and 14 grammes of heroin. Several convicted offenders in Tanzania were handed prison sentences of up to 30 years for drug-related offences.

According to thechanzo.com, Tanzania conducted a nationwide operation between July and September 2025, resulting in 940 arrests and the seizure of over 33 tons of narcotics. During that operation, the DCEA confiscated 4,553 kilograms of cannabis seeds and destroyed 64 acres of cannabis plantations. Three suspects, including Lebanese nationals, were arrested in Manzese, Dar es Salaam, with 2.4 kilograms of cocaine, which thechanzo.com reported was smuggled from Brazil via Kenya and Uganda using body packing. An American and his Tanzanian wife were arrested at Bahari Beach with 11 bottles of Ketamine and cannabis. Authorities also seized 50 electronic cigarettes containing cannabis from two clubs in Dar es Salaam.

According to dailynews.co.tz, eleven offenders convicted of drug use were each fined 500,000 Tanzanian shillings.

Zimbabwe conducted a nationwide operation resulting in over 10,000 drug-related arrests since the start of the year, according to zimadvocate.com. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the arrest figures and stated they reflect government success in combating drug abuse. ZRP National Spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi praised the progress made in the anti-drug campaign. The government described its drug enforcement as a coordinated approach under the National Drug Master Plan. President Mnangagwa called for drug lords to be held accountable.

According to thecitizen.co.tz, DCEA Commissioner General Aretas Lyimo faces death threats in the course of anti-narcotics work. Intimidation has not deterred DCEA from dismantling drug networks.