Security agencies of the Federal Government submitted a list of dangerous drugs + Video

Mogadishu (Caasimada Online) – The Minister of Health of Somalia, Mr. Cali Xaaji Aadan, who today appeared before the members of the House of the People of the Federal Parliament, stated that security agencies, particularly the Intelligence and Police, have been provided with a list of dangerous drugs that are improperly used as narcotics.

Dr. Cali Xaaji Aadan revealed that it is important to prevent people who illegally use and those who bring dangerous drugs into the country, noting that these drugs pose a significant threat to the health and lives of the community.

He also pointed out that international statistics show that hundreds of thousands of people die each year from drugs and substances used as narcotics, mentioning that men make up the majority of those individuals.

“I have provided NISA and the Police with a list of highly dangerous narcotic drugs for them to seize. 600,000 people, 400,000 of whom are mostly men, die each year from drugs used as narcotics,” said the Minister of Health.

Following this, some members of the House of the People asked the minister questions regarding this issue, stating that there are officials involved in narcotics.

“Is it only Khat and Cigarettes that you recognize as narcotics, Minister? Are you aware of expired drugs that have been altered in their dates?” asked MP Gobsan Muxumed.

However, Somalia is among the countries where certain medications are misused as narcotics. There have also been cases where individuals misused these medications and were involved in various criminal activities, some of which have been addressed by the country's courts, particularly the Military Court.

This step is related to efforts to control the illegal use of dangerous medications, requiring cooperation between health, security, and other relevant agencies to prevent the harm they cause to society.