Police Battle Cross-Border Dagga Smuggling
Monday, August 17, 2020
For a while, police stations along the Botswana-South Africa borders have been battling to contain the rising cases of dagga smuggling.
Law enforcement officers at Goodhope last Thursday arrested two Batswana men, aged 31 and 34, for being in possession of seven bags of dagga allegedly brought into the country illegally from South Africa.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...