UDFYL wants stricter borders to curb drugs, prevent youth drug abuse

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2026-02-17

WALVIS BAY, 31 January 2025 - Some of the illicit drugs confiscated by the police in Erongo during a two-week operation at Walvis Bay. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 17 FEB (NAMPA) – Amid rising drug-related cases, the United Democratic Front Youth League (UDFYL) is advocating for stringent border security to reduce drug flow and combat substance abuse, particularly among young people.
UDFYL secretary general Reinold Goseb in a statement shared with Nampa, stated that Namibian youths are facing significant challenges and urged for a national campaign to address drug abuse and strengthen the security...

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WINDHOEK, 07 May 2024 - Approximately N.dollars 500 000 worth of illegal drugs confiscated by NamPol. (Photo by: Sheila Perestrelo) NAMPA

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