Leaders and government officials in North Eastern region have raised alarm over illegal entry of bhang from neighbouring Ethiopian highlands into the counties of Mandera and Wajir. The bhang is reportedly stuffed in tubeless truck tyres and sneaked into the country to avoid detection by securityofficers manning various road blocks across the region. “We are aware of the problem and leaders have also been raising the same at various forums. “My only concern is that we may eliminate the menace within the RRI period but fail to sustain the campaign thereafter,” he added. Speaking over the weekend, National Assembly Majority Leader and Garissa Township MP, Aden Duale expressed concern over the increasing number of youth who are abusing drugs.

Source: Ethiopian News April 09, 2019 13:41 UTC