Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has praised the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for their continued efforts in the fight against the sale, distribution, and consumption of illicit drugs.

Speaking at the National Police Service stand during the official opening of the Mombasa International Show, Deputy President Gachagua assured DCI Director Mohamed Amin of the government’s full support in maintaining a sustained effort to achieve a drug-free society.

H.E. Gachagua highlighted the significant progress made in the war against drugs throughout the Coastal region, urging the DCI to continue their work relentlessly.

This comes three days after the The National Authority for the Campaign against Alcohol and Drug and Drug Abuse announced a nationwide crackdown to close down bars and other liquor dispensing outlets and the removal of billboards promoting alcoholic drinks located near learning institutions.

Chief Executive Officer Anthony Omerikwa said the crackdown would affect bars and liquor dispensing establishments located less than 300 meters from educational institutions or areas catering to individuals below 18 years.

NACADA decried the increased promotion of alcoholic drinks and alcohol use through billboards erected near learning institutions across the country which is a blatant breach of the laws.

“The crackdown will be executed in collaboration with relevant National and County Government agencies and seeks to ensure strict compliance with legal requirements about the positioning of such outlets,” he Said.

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