2023年,马耳他的毒品死亡人数几乎翻了四番,其中可卡因和海洛因是毒品激增的驱动因素。 Malta saw drug deaths nearly quadruple in 2023, with cocaine and heroin driving the surge.

2023年,马耳他与毒品有关的死亡人数从2022年的5人增至2023年的18人,其中可卡因死亡13人,海洛因死亡5人。 In 2023, drug-related deaths in Malta surged to 18, up from 5 in 2022, with cocaine linked to 13 of these deaths and heroin to five. 与毒品有关的紧急情况住院人数也上升了11.6%,达到1 266例。 Hospital admissions for drug-related emergencies also rose by 11.6% to 1,266 cases. 当局缉获了创纪录的493公斤可卡因。 Authorities seized a record 493kg of cocaine. 社会政策部强调必须制定综合战略,解决吸毒成瘾问题,包括预防和支持。 The Ministry for Social Policy emphasized the need for comprehensive strategies to address drug addiction, including prevention and support.