The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has called on all Ghanaians to actively address the growing concern of drug use in schools and to support efforts to apprehend those pushing these illicit substances.
Mr. Francis Amoah, Head of Public Relations, noted that the majority of citizens are aware of the individuals behind these sales and must assist authorities in making arrests.
He expressed deep concern that drug abuse is destroying the youth, who represent the future of the country.
Speaking on Nyankonton Mu Nsem on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, Mr. Amoah revealed that some students are mixing drugs into beverages and selling them to their peers for profit.
This trend was discovered during the commission’s routine sensitisation visits to various schools.
Addressing school security, Mr. Amoah emphasised that protecting young people remains a top priority for the commission’s current leadership.
To ensure safety, he indicated that it may even become necessary to conduct searches on individuals before granting them access to school campuses. He stressed that collective public support is vital in dismantling the illicit drug trade.
When asked specifically how these drugs find their way into schools, he urged communities to break their silence.
“As Ghanaians, we are aware of those who deal in these drugs. Those who supply these drugs live with us in our communities and campuses, and they have realised they can use these students to push their illegal drug trade. The National Security recently launched the ‘See Something, Say Something’ initiative, which encourages Ghanaians to report such activities to authorities. If you see people dealing in drugs, report them and have them arrested. We need to protect our students,” he added.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
