By George M.O. Williams
The Habour Division of the Sierra Leone Police in collaboration with Local Policing Partnership Board (LPPB) has on Saturday, June 8, 2024, promoted the ‘Together We Say No to Kush’ campaign aimed to discourage drug abuse, promote partnership and improve security in combating illicit and harmful drug.
The event which was graced by the Inspector General of Police, William Fayia Sellu was climaxed with a sponsored walk where residents within the Harbour communities were sensitized on the harmful effect of the synthetic drug – Kush (K2).
The campaign is one of many strategies instituted by the Harbour Police Division to fight against harmful drug.
In his keynote address, the Inspector General of Police, William Fayia Sellu, cited that the National Drug Control Act, 2008 will be enforced on person found selling, distributing and in possession of harmful drugs.
He added that that there are provisions in that Act that stipulates that individuals who are involved in illegal drug dealings should not be granted bail once arrested
The Local Unit Commander of Habour Police Division, Superintendent Emmanuel Kpulum said that even though they had commenced the fight against ‘kush’ before now, but they would boast their strategy and find new ways to eradicate sale, distribution and smoking of the synthetic drug.
The Managing Director of SONOCO Company, Mark Richard emphasized on the ripple effect on kush in communities, adding that it destroys lives, endangered youths and pose security threats in communities.
He added that every Sierra Leonean should take part in the fight to eradicate substance abuse.
The Technical Services Officer of the Sierra Leone Ports Authority (SLPA), Yutes Rogers said that they have improved security measures at the port to prevent illicit drugs from entering the country.
The Regional Commander Freetown-East, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Francis Mendy, urged stakeholders in communities to assist police in enforcement of the law.