By Joseph S Conteh
The Transitional Organized Crime Unit (TOCU) and Office of the National Security (ONS) jointly conducted a large-scale destruction of seized narcotics on November 12th, 2025 in Hastings, Freetown.
This marked the third major destruction exercise carried out this year, underscoring the government’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the country’s youth and communities.
The event was attended by the press, youth activists, and religious leaders, who bore witness to the destruction of a substantial cache of drugs, including Kush, Tramadol, Cocaine, and various pharmaceutical substances.
Andrew Jaiah Kaikai, the Executive Director of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, emphasized the devastating impact of drugs on the country’s youth and the urgent need for a concerted effort to stem the tide of drug trafficking and abuse.
“Drugs are destroying our youth, and this is a fight that concerns us all. This is not a political issue, but a matter of the survival of our nation’s future. We are determined to cut off the chain of drug distribution,” he declared.
Moriba Koroma, the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, echoed the gravity of the situation, stating, “The issue of drugs has become a national emergency, and we cannot afford to delay. We need the collaboration of the community, religious leaders, and the government to tackle this problem effectively.”
Abdul Karim, the Strategic Communication Officer of the Office of the National Security, revealed that a significant number of arrests have been made, and the government has taken steps by authorising the judiciary by setting up special courts to handle drug-related cases, with seven judges and four magistrates appointed to preside over them, operating from Mondays to Saturdays,” he announced.
