The Drug Law Enforcement Agency gathered people at NaNA Conference Hall on July 2nd for World Drug Day. Officials talked about working together to stop drugs from destroying communities across Gambia. The meeting focused on prevention methods rather than just catching criminals after damage happens. Director General Demba Ceesay told everyone that investing early saves lives later.
Ceesay explained his team cares most about protecting young people from addiction. The agency prefers education over arrests because drug users are often family members and neighbors. Officers want communities to join the fight against substances that steal futures from teenagers. Prevention programs work better than waiting for problems to grow bigger.
Drug enforcement officers face serious dangers every day according to Ceesay. Community members sometimes attack these workers who try to help neighborhoods stay safe. Officers get hurt and threatened just for doing their jobs properly. Ceesay asked why people show such hatred toward those protecting children from harmful substances.
The agency cannot win this battle alone without public help. Ceesay requested support from citizens especially young people who see drugs destroying their friends. Community partnerships make prevention programs stronger and more effective against dealers.
Jama Touray from Arts Academy shared her worries about classmates falling into drug abuse. She wants government leaders to create tougher laws against people who sell dangerous substances. Strong penalties might scare away potential users before they start taking drugs that ruin their lives.
Ceesay explained his team cares most about protecting young people from addiction. The agency prefers education over arrests because drug users are often family members and neighbors. Officers want communities to join the fight against substances that steal futures from teenagers. Prevention programs work better than waiting for problems to grow bigger.
Drug enforcement officers face serious dangers every day according to Ceesay. Community members sometimes attack these workers who try to help neighborhoods stay safe. Officers get hurt and threatened just for doing their jobs properly. Ceesay asked why people show such hatred toward those protecting children from harmful substances.
The agency cannot win this battle alone without public help. Ceesay requested support from citizens especially young people who see drugs destroying their friends. Community partnerships make prevention programs stronger and more effective against dealers.
Jama Touray from Arts Academy shared her worries about classmates falling into drug abuse. She wants government leaders to create tougher laws against people who sell dangerous substances. Strong penalties might scare away potential users before they start taking drugs that ruin their lives.
