The youth of Sabon Zongo in Accra have launched a major crackdown, leading to the closure of over 20 shops and the seizure of several sacks containing weed, codeine, Tramadol, and other illegal drugs.
The operation, carried out on the afternoon of Sunday, April 20, targeted shops and drug dens suspected of selling illicit substances.
The rise in drug abuse, particularly among youth, teenagers, and even children in the area, has become a growing concern. This prompted the youth to take action with the permission of local authorities and the Chief Imam.
Speaking to Citi News on Sunday, April 20, Deputy Leader of the No Drugs in Zongo Movement, Mohammed Ashirir, emphasised that this is only the beginning, but similar operations will continue periodically.
“We have scattered all the blockers, and we will come back again. Now, we do not have any police here, but we have conquered them because we are the majority.
“Next time, when we come back with the reinforcement, if we catch anyone misbehaving, the person will be handed over to the police, and the next step will be to take him to court for prosecution,” he said.
