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Prince Jose Reffell, a Ghetto Reforms Activist and self-identified Kush victim, has made serious allegations regarding the handling of seized drugs during law enforcement operations.
Speaking on AYV’s “Wake Up Sierra Leone”, Reffell claimed that some personnel of the Sierra Leone Police have been involved in the resale of Kush after raids conducted in ghettos.
According to Reffell, drugs confiscated during police operations were not always destroyed as required. Instead, he alleged that officers would invite him to assess the quality of the seized Kush and other substances, after which the drugs were allegedly resold to users.
“We used to buy Kush from personnel of the Sierra Leone Police. When they conduct raids in ghettos, they seize the Kush and other drugs found, and they usually invite me to assess the quality of the drugs. After I did, they will now resell it to the drug users,” Reffell stated during the interview with AVY.
Reffell made the comments while discussing the broader fight against Kush, a dangerous synthetic drug that has devastated communities, particularly among young people. He emphasized that corruption and weak accountability within the drug control system undermine genuine efforts to curb the crisis.
The activist, who says he has personally suffered from the effects of Kush, called on authorities to investigate the allegations thoroughly and ensure transparency in the handling and disposal of seized narcotics. He stressed that without decisive action, trust between communities and law enforcement will continue to erode.
The Sierra Leone Police have not publicly responded to the specific allegations raised during the program. However, anti-drug advocates and civil society organizations are urging the relevant oversight bodies to launch an independent inquiry to establish the facts and hold any culpable individuals accountable.
As Sierra Leone intensifies its national campaign against Kush, stakeholders say that addressing allegations of misconduct within enforcement agencies is critical to restoring public confidence and protecting vulnerable communities from further harm.
