Sana'a: Member of the Supreme Political Council Dr. Abdulaziz Saleh bin Habtoor and Prime Minister Ahmed Ghaleb al-Rahawi participated in a seminar organized by the Ministry of Interior in recognition of World Anti-Drug Day. The seminar aimed to address the significant threat drugs pose to Yemeni society.
According to Yemen News Agency, the seminar, titled "Drugs are enemies' means of destroying the individual and society," focused on the critical issue of drug abuse in Yemen. Dr. Bin Habtoor praised the Ministry of Interior's efforts to combat drugs, labeling them a "scourge that threatens societies" and a tool used by adversaries to destabilize nations.
SPC member bin Habtoor emphasized the resilience of the Yemeni people, who remain steadfast despite a decade of aggression and blockade. He noted that drugs are yet another weapon used by enemies. Additionally, he congratulated Iran on its "victory over the Zionist enemy" and criticized groups he described as "moderates" who abandon their responsibilities.
Prime Minister al-Rahawi commended the Ministry of Interior's anti-drug sector, highlighting that "enemies deliberately used drugs in their targeted war for more than ten years to destroy the Yemeni people." He cited evidence of large quantities of drugs being introduced to occupied provinces, implicating the Saudi and Emirati occupiers in these actions.
Al-Rahawi expressed hope that the seminar's recommendations would bolster anti-drug efforts, including necessary legal reforms. He stressed the collective responsibility of combating drugs and urged the community to report suspicious activities.
Major General Abdulmajid al-Murtada, Deputy Minister of Interior, reiterated the serious threat drugs pose to youth and society. He called for united awareness efforts to counteract this menace.
Dr. Ali Abbas, Chairman of the Supreme Commission for Medicines and Medical Supplies, detailed the commission's regulatory initiatives to control substances used in narcotics production, emphasizing the need for coordinated efforts among authorities.
Dr. Mounir al-Jubi, a Professor of Criminal Law at the Police Academy, presented a paper discussing the multifaceted aspects of drug crime. He advocated for updating the anti-drug law and the continuous rehabilitation of security personnel.