MONROVIA-The southeastern County of Grand Kru seems to be enduring the impression of the medicine menace that has sine gripped the nation and tolling it.
Because the battle towards medicine and substance abuse intensifies resulting in confiscation and arrest of medicine, sellers and customers, younger persons are nonetheless falling prey to it evidenced by the considerations raised by the Police Commander within the County over the rising tide of drug-related deaths.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Clement Bartlett, has alarmed that greater than 10 lives had been misplaced not too long ago as a result of drug abuse, and known as for added manpower to strengthen the struggle towards the rising drug disaster.
Talking on LNP’s Morning Watch, ACP Bartlett highlighted that the state of affairs is turning into more and more worse taking the traits seen in different counties throughout Liberia.
He mentioned the difficulty of medicine is rampant in Grand Kru, and it’s claiming the lives of younger individuals added that they want extra officers on the bottom, however extra importantly. He harassed the necessity for assist from the communities, a spot these substances are offered.
Based on him the battle towards medicine can’t be gained by legislation enforcement alone however mentioned neighborhood members play a vital function since drug sellers typically dwell and function inside the communities themselves.
He known as on the communities to stand up and be a part of this struggle. Drug abuse has change into a nationwide disaster in Liberia, contributing to rising mortality charges and sparking concern amongst residents.
Because the dying toll climbs throughout Liberia, authorities and communities alike are being urged to take actions earlier than the state of affairs worsens additional.
Alphonso Toweh
Has been within the occupation for over twenty years. He has labored for a lot of worldwide media retailers together with: West Africa Journal, Africa Week Journal, African Observer and did occasional reporting for CNN, BBC World Service, Sunday Occasions, NPR, Radio Deutchewells, Radio Netherlands. He’s the present correspondent for Reuters
He holds first MA with honors in Worldwide Relations and a candidate for second grasp in Worldwide Peace research and Battle Decision from the College of Liberia.
