Motlanthe urges targeting top traffickers to reform Africa’s drug policies

Former president Kgalema Motlanthe, chairing the Eastern and Southern Africa Commission on Drugs, advocates for a shift in law enforcement focus from drug users to major traffickers like the cartel Big Boys. This approach aims to address changes in the illicit drug landscape and reduce prison overcrowding caused by arrests of users. The call highlights the need for new drug policies in Africa.

Originally published by gnews