Tanzania, April 14 -- Dar es Salaam. Tanzania's anti-narcotics authorities seized nearly two tonnes of illegal drugs in March this year, destroyed cannabis farms and arrested dozens of suspects in a series of nationwide operations that point to changing trafficking patterns across the country.

Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA) Commissioner General Aretas Lymo they confiscated 1,983.31 kilogrammes of various narcotic substances during the month, alongside 3,012.5 kilogrammes and 17,960 litres of precursor chemicals commonly used in the manufacture of illegal drugs. Officers also seized 286 tablets and 1,001 bottles of controlled medicinal drugs.

In addition, 55.5 acres of cannabis farms were destroyed and 77 suspects arrested...