Morobo County outlaws narcotics, illicit alcohol consumption - Radio Tamazuj

Illicit alcohol trade now a national security threat linked to organised crime: police

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 11— Kenya’s illicit alcohol trade has evolved into a major national security threat linked to organised crime, drug trafficking, corruption and money laundering. Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat made the revelation when he met lawmakers on Thursday as he outlined efforts to dismantle illegal brewing networks across the country. Appearing before the National Assembly’s Public Petitions Committee on behalf of Insp…

Morobo County outlaws narcotics, illicit alcohol consumption - Radio Tamazuj

Authorities in Morobo County in Central Equatoria State have imposed an immediate ban on the consumption of marijuana, khat (locally known as marungi) and illicit alcoholic drinks, in a crackdown aimed at curbing substance abuse among young people, officials said. County authorities said the directive, issued on Tuesday, targets what they described as rising use of harmful substances linked to unemployment, idleness and social disorder among you…