Security forces in southern Somalia have intensified operations targeting drug trafficking and abuse, with police in the town of Dhoobley conducting a series of raids aimed at dismantling narcotics networks operating in the area.
According to police officials, the operation was carried out in several neighborhoods of the town where authorities suspected the presence of individuals involved in the sale and distribution of illegal drugs. During the raids, officers arrested a number of suspects accused of dealing narcotics, while others were detained for allegedly using the substances.
Police said that quantities of hashish and other intoxicating drugs were seized from the suspects during the operation. Authorities noted that the crackdown is part of a broader campaign to reduce the spread of drugs in communities and to protect young people from substance abuse.
Officials also revealed that security forces are continuing to pursue other suspects believed to be involved in the illegal drug trade who managed to flee during the raids. Investigations are ongoing as police seek to identify additional individuals connected to the trafficking networks.
Meanwhile, in the Somali capital Mogadishu, police carried out a separate action in the Kaaran District where authorities publicly destroyed a large quantity of narcotic substances that had previously been seized during security operations.
Police officials said the destruction of the drugs was intended to demonstrate the government’s commitment to fighting narcotics and preventing them from returning to the streets.
Authorities say the ongoing operations are part of wider efforts by Somali security institutions to combat drug trafficking and limit its harmful impact on society. Officials warned that narcotics pose serious threats to public health, security and social stability, and pledged to continue enforcing the law against those involved in the trade.