Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan told lawmakers her government has made major progress fighting illegal drugs. She spoke to Parliament members during their final meeting in Dodoma. Hassan said officials have worked hard to stop drug dealers from bringing harmful substances into the country. The president wanted to protect citizens from dangerous drugs that hurt people's health.
Government forces seized nearly five million kilograms of illegal drugs during the past four years. Police arrested more than 25,000 people suspected of drug crimes. Hassan said her administration broke up drug networks that brought drugs into Tanzania. Officials also stopped groups that made drugs inside the country.
The government built more treatment centers to help people recover from drug addiction. Tanzania had nine rehabilitation facilities in 2020 but added nine more centers over five years. Hassan said these centers help save young people who struggle with drug problems. The new facilities provide medical care and support for victims of drug abuse.
Hassan promised her government will keep fighting against drug dealers and traffickers. She said protecting young Tanzanians from drugs remains a top priority for her administration. The president believes drugs threaten the safety and future of the entire nation. Hassan wants to create better strategies that keep harmful substances away from communities.
The president emphasized that drug abuse poses serious dangers to Tanzania's development and prosperity. She said the government must continue working to shield citizens from these threats.
Government forces seized nearly five million kilograms of illegal drugs during the past four years. Police arrested more than 25,000 people suspected of drug crimes. Hassan said her administration broke up drug networks that brought drugs into Tanzania. Officials also stopped groups that made drugs inside the country.
The government built more treatment centers to help people recover from drug addiction. Tanzania had nine rehabilitation facilities in 2020 but added nine more centers over five years. Hassan said these centers help save young people who struggle with drug problems. The new facilities provide medical care and support for victims of drug abuse.
Hassan promised her government will keep fighting against drug dealers and traffickers. She said protecting young Tanzanians from drugs remains a top priority for her administration. The president believes drugs threaten the safety and future of the entire nation. Hassan wants to create better strategies that keep harmful substances away from communities.
The president emphasized that drug abuse poses serious dangers to Tanzania's development and prosperity. She said the government must continue working to shield citizens from these threats.
