VICE President Kembo Mohadi has declared zero tolerance to illicit drug and substance abuse, imploring the police to increase operations targeting peddlers and distribution channels.
Cde Mohadi made the call during the commissioning of
service vehicles for the Zimbabwe Republic Police at Mkushi Police Academy in
Harare this Friday.
The vehicles are a continuation of a programme by President
Emmerson Mnangagwa to capacitate the police force and follow a similar
initiative rolled out last year where the Head of State commissioned 180
vehicles.
Representing President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Vice President
Mohadi reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting the Zimbabwe
Republic Police to bolster its operations.
Vice President Mohadi noted that the capacitation programme
by the government is targeted at reducing crime, citing illicit drug abuse as a
major area that the police should prioritise.
“We have the challenge of drug and substance abuse that is affecting our communities. I therefore challenge the police to combat drug abuse. It is upon us all to work against fighting the scourge of drugs. Those involved in the distribution of dangerous drugs should be put behind bars,” he said.
The government also reaffirmed its commitment to continue
supporting law enforcement agents.
He added,
“Government remains committed to continue providing necessary tools that
will support the operations of the police force.”
Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister, Honourable
Kazembe Kazembe expressed gratitude for the support towards the ZRP.
“This fleet of vehicles will improve the efficiency for the police force. On behalf of the Zimbabwe Republic Police. I wish to extent gratitude for this support which comes to support and improve our operations,” he said. zbc
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