Fight Against The Scourge Of Drug And Substance Abuse Continues 

Fight Against The Scourge Of Drug And Substance Abuse Continues

 

By Yvonne Mutambwa

 

The Zimbabwe National Committee on Drug and Substance Abuse is continuing the fight against the of drug and substance across all provinces of the country.

 

Monitoring, surveillance and law enforcement activities continue with a total of 2 373 individuals having been arrested while 48 bases were raided and destroyed.

 

Speaking at the post cabinet briefing on Tuesday, Minister of Information and Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Hon Jenfan Muswere assured the nation that the campaign is ongoing.

 

“Joint operations involving the Liquor Licensing Board and the Zimbabwe Republic Police were conducted resulting in 724 liquor premises being inspected, out of which 124 outlet owners were arrested for violating license conditions,” said Minister Muswere.

 

A total of 25 792 youths is said to have been sensitized on anti-drug and substance abuse-related matters in Masvingo, Mashonaland.

 

In effort to restore the spirit of volunteerism, responsibility and ownership in the youths, the Youth Build Zimbabwe initiative saw 1900 youths volunteers in participating in various community development projects.

 

“A total number of 101 youths were trained under the revamped Youth Service in Zimbabwe Programme while more youths are expected to be enrolled following the launch by President Emmerson Mnangagwa at Nhakiwa on 24 May 2024,” added Minister Muswere.

 

However the religious organizations have also embraced the fight against drug and substance abuse through campaigns encouraging particularly the youths to live drug-free lived.

 

Meanwhile, the Victim Friendly Unit, Guidance and Counselling interactive sessions, sporting activities and peer pressure education are tools that the National Committee on Drug and Substance Abuse have been using.