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During the committee meeting held on March 18, 2024, at committee room one in the Sierra Leone Parliament, William Fayia Sellu, the Inspector General of the Sierra Leone Police, delivered a compelling address, advocating for stringent measures to counter the proliferation of illicit drugs, particularly Kush, within the nation.
Sellu underscored the urgent need for the government to establish a fast-track court dedicated to prosecuting drug traffickers swiftly and effectively.
Sellu articulated that the battle against Kush and other deleterious substances necessitates a multifaceted approach, with the judiciary playing a pivotal role. He emphasized that the establishment of a specialized court would expedite legal proceedings, ensuring that perpetrators are promptly brought to justice.
“To succeed in the fight against Kush and other harmful drugs in the country, the government should establish a fast-track court where drug traffickers will be tried and sent to prison,” Sellu affirmed before the parliamentary committee.
During his address, Sellu shed light on the intricate web of drug trafficking networks infiltrating Sierra Leone, highlighting the importation of chemicals used in the production of Kush as a grave concern. “Most of the chemicals that are being used to process one of the most lethal drugs, Kush, are being imported into the country,” Sellu disclosed.
He further elucidated that these illicit substances often enter the nation through various entry points, including the Sierra Leone Ports Authority (SLPA) and airports.
Sellu sounded the alarm on the laxity in screening procedures for outbound cargo, asserting that enhanced scrutiny is imperative to stem the tide of drug smuggling. “Containers leaving the port should undergo one hundred percent thorough screening to ensure that no harmful drugs are concealed within,” Sellu emphasized, advocating for stringent measures to fortify border security and curb illicit trafficking activities.
The Inspector General’s impassioned plea resonated deeply with parliamentary members, who expressed unanimous support for bolstering the nation’s anti-drug efforts. Several legislators commended Sellu for his unwavering commitment to combating the scourge of narcotics and pledged to collaborate closely with law enforcement agencies to enact robust legislation aimed at deterring drug-related offenses.
To control drugs abuse in Sierra Leone is a collective responsibility so if anyone has an idea of the importer then share with the authorities in charge of drugs control
If u people are innocent 😇 Leh Allah God cover Una all, but wae 95 percent hands are within the drugs systems, our can’t it be possible so far
It’s So Heartbreaking And Has Now Become A Worrisome Epidemic.
The Main Focus Should Not Just Be On The Victims/Smokers Of This Illicit Harmful Drugs(Kush) But Rather On Those Direct Importers And Their Middlemen Or Better Still On The Whole Supply Chain.
No Stone Should Be Left Unturned In This Fight No Matter Who The Culprits Are.
#SaveOurFuture
#SaveMamaSalone.
Oh noo,
Kush must not stopped just increase the price to 50k per rap 🥰
Sure 👌👌👌 to the writer it a collective responsibility
The authorities knows the all the kush importer’s in the country.
I pray for speedily recovery over this Epidemic. Our Youth are dying and also having serious health issues from this Drug.
Who said they don’t know the barons of the kush trade , they are very well aware of them, and they receive their own cut on a monthly basis that’s why they are pretending to be proactive in the fight. kush have destroyed this present youthful generation, 99.9 % of the youths in Sierra Leone are on kush , may God deliver this country from these evil so called leaders of our country
Papa God save Salone from this killer drug
Papa God save Salone