This is not just another anti-drug initiative—it is a fundamental shift towards zero tolerance that aims to eliminate drug-related crime permanently.
The government’s determination to eradicate the drug trade is rooted in a simple truth: Drug dealers thrive on destruction, preying on the vulnerable and even targeting children. This is why their presence in society cannot be tolerated. The objective is not mitigation or harm reduction, but the complete elimination of harmful narcotics from our streets.
To reinforce this stance, Hungary is moving to amend the Fundamental Law, making drug production, distribution, use, and even promotion explicitly illegal. This leaves no room for ambiguity or legal loopholes. Unlike Western Europe, where leniency has led to rising addiction and crime, Hungary is proving that a strong, determined state can take control and win.
This fight is not just about legislation, it is about action. The police have been given the resources and authority to dismantle drug networks with unprecedented efficiency. A 210-member elite unit within the Counter-Terrorism Police (TEK) has been established to track and eliminate traffickers, while specialized task forces at county police departments ensure rapid and coordinated enforcement.
Drug traffickers have only two choices: Stop or disappear. There is no future for them in Hungary. Every police raid, every dismantled gang, and every seized kilogram of drugs represents a life saved.
Public support for this initiative is overwhelming, with 92 percent of Hungarians backing strong measures against drug dealers. This is not just government policy—it is the will of the people. Hungarians refuse to allow their communities to be ravaged by drugs and fully support efforts to end this threat.
But this is more than just a crackdown, it is a long-term strategy. Hungary is not merely reacting to the problem but eliminating it at its root. In addition to law enforcement, prevention and education will ensure young people are protected before they ever come into contact with drugs. Schools, municipalities, civil organizations, and the media will be reinforcing the message that drug use is not only illegal but unacceptable.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has made this a national priority, appointing László Horváth as the government commissioner to oversee the permanent elimination of drug trafficking. This is not about short-term gains; it is about securing Hungary’s future.
Hungary’s approach should serve as a model for Europe. It demonstrates that when a government has the political will to act decisively, it can restore order and defeat the drug trade.
There is no middle ground in this fight. Either a country protects its citizens, or it surrenders them to the chaos that drug trafficking brings. Hungary has made its choice. Zero tolerance is not just justified, it is necessary.