Dagga Use On The Rise � Police

Dagga PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Dagga PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

In their infinite mission to curb drug trafficking and drug use amongst druggies, the police through their ongoing stop, question and search campaign, that lead to the recent raids, drug consumption especially marijuana amongst others, continues to spiral out of control, The Monitor Staff Writer Pini Bothoko observes

According to police reports, the use of marijuana is on the rise as evidenced by the raids made public by law enforcement officers through various media platforms as a way of sending a clear message to potential dealers. Despite the daily airings of the arrests on television, that message seem to be falling on deaf ears, as more arrests of peddlers with large quantities of drugs are a daily occurrence.

Marijuana or dagga, popularly known as sekanka in the street lingo, alleged to be from Mozambique, has found its way into the country. This type of dagga is believed to be stronger and more effective than other types, something that had led to its demand rising in Botswana.  Police say their efforts to arrest suppliers are nerve-racking.

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