Lawmakers have decried influx of alcohol and drugs in the country ahead of the festive season. The lawmakers – mostly women MPs – blamed the deliberate influx of drugs and alcohol on the soaring crimes, sex assault and domestic violence. The women legislators operating under the Drugs and Alcoholism Caucus in Parliament regretted that the illegal liquor is so easily accessible to minors. “It has become very easy to get illicit alcohol and drugs. The lawmakers issued the statement after holding a consultative forum to deliberate on the influx of drugs and illicit alcohol in the country.

Source: The Star December 16, 2022 11:34 UTC