Tanzania: Hamad Wants War On Drug Abuse Fought At Grassroots

Zanzibar — ZANZIBAR could be a narcotic drug free state if people in each ward declared war against the drugs, Zanzibar First Vice- President, Seif Sharif Hamad said on Friday in Pemba Islands.

"Each village and ward should work together, be committed and declare war against illicit drugs. Definitely, drugs business will find no room in Zanzibar," Hamad said.The first vice-president gave the advice while officiating at the launch of the 'Mtoni People's Development Association', registered as Jumuiya ya Maendeleo ya Watu wa Mtoni (JUWAMPE) in Chakechake, Pemba.

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