22/08/2026
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As part of efforts and strategies in creating awareness on the effects of illicit trafficking, drug abuse and related matters especially among the youths.
On Friday the 21st, August 2026. The Drug law Enforcement Agency, The Gambia had the privilege to attend a summer camp organized by Center for Research, Advocacy on Women and Adolescent Health (CRAWAH) held Mansa Colley Upper and Senior Secondary School, Jalanbang. The theme: Grow within, Rise above, Lead beyond.
The Director of Border Post and Security of DLEAG, Mr Modou Jobe who represents the Director General, in his opening remarks, Thank CRAWAH for the invitation and the Headmistress of Mansa Colley Bojang UBS/SSS for giving them a conducive environment for this wonderful initiative.
He advised the participants to take the summer camp seriously, learn and share their experiences, focused on their dreams and avoid any form of drugs and substance abuse. Stating that, the youths are the backbone of any nation and the responsibility that awaits them is enormous.
Therefore, they should not allow illicit drugs to shatter their hopes and dreams to attain their objectives in the future.
Furthermore, with his wealth of experience as a law enforcement officer and a Lawyer has seen how illicit drug trafficking, drug abuse and related matters affected many lives and most of them end up being incaserated by law.
In the same vein, the Public Relations Officer of DLEAG, Mr. Dawda Sanyang together with Musa Tabally also gave a presentation on the social and legal consequences of illicit drug trafficking, drug abuse and related matters.
During the session, the participants were given the opportunity to share their thoughts and asked genuine questions related to the subject matter. The session was educational and interactive.
DLEAG remains committed in the fight against illicit drug trafficking, drug abuse and through advocacy, awareness creation, public engagement and sensitization programs which are indispensable tools in the fight against drug abuse and trafficking.
With collective effort and strategies, yes, we can attend the objective of a society free from drugs and related matters.
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UNDP The Gambia
Ecowas - Cedeao