Drug Abuse, Illicit Drug Trafficking and related crimes threatens National and Global Sustainable Development. And this situation continues to be worsen by misconception and misinformation not based on fact or evidence about it. As a result many people get expose to drugs and related activities or crimes on a daily base.
In the Gambia and internationally, marijuana also known by many street names remains the most commonly abused illicit drug. Individuals of varying ages and economic status abuse it, though it is most popular among the youths. This is because it is affordable, commonly available and accessible.
Investing in prevention is a viable and cost effective policy option as it mitigates huge financial commitments required to address treatment and rehabilitation. It forms part of the continuum whereby linkage with treatment and rehabilitation are essential in the provision of comprehensive services colligated to drug abuse.
In Tandem with Section 15 e of the Drug Control Act 2003 and as part of the new policy and strategy being developed by the Agency to curb the menace associated with drugs and provide support for affected person's, the Agency is exploring all avenues and working tirelessly with relevant stakeholders for the setting up a standard rehabilitation centre.
SOME RELEVENT PROVISIONS OF THR DRUG CONTROL ACT 2003 REVISED LAWS OF THE GAMBIA
The anti narcotics unit now known as the Drug Law Enforcement Agency (DLEAG) was before the year 2005 a unit within the Gambia Police Force (GPF) known as the drug squad a name that it’s still widely known by.
