The demand reduction unit of the Drug Law Enforcement Agency, The Gambia (DLEAG) On Thursday, 12 September 2019 delivered lectures on the mandates, functions and effects of illicit drug trafficking and abuse to senior officer of The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) at the Gambia Armed Forces Training School (GAFTS) at Fajara Barracks, Bakau.
Mr. Dawda Sanyang and Lamin K. Jobarteh made presentations on behalf of DLEAG.
Presentations centered on a brief history of DLEAG, functions of DLEAG as provided for in section 15 of the Drug Control Act (DCA) 2003 Revised Laws of The Gambia, Drug abuse situation in The Gambia and summary presentation on the universal prevention curriculum (UPC).
The Commandant of GAFTS expressed appreciation for the partnership and urged participants to make the best use of the knowledge gained from the presentation.
The Senior Officers who partake in the training recommended for similar programs to be organized for soldiers and security officers across the country. This may believe can help bridle drug-related associated menace among security officers.
