6K people nabbed over drug abuse

OVER 6 000 people have been arrested across the country since January over drug and substance abuse, government has said.

Information minister Jenfan Muswere yesterday said 677 suppliers, 106 trading bases and 51 liquor outlets were charged for operating without relevant licences.

“Government continues to intensify its response against drug and substance abuse across the country,” Muswere said during  post Cabinet briefing.

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