Anti-Drug Campaign to Carry Out Actions in Communities

The “Against Drugs, We Win” campaign will carry out preventative and enforcement actions this week in several provinces. As part of the ongoing effort to coordinate the work of state institutions, social and community organizations. In combating drug use and trafficking, the Granma newspaper reported.

Moreover in Havana, neighborhood debates are planned in Guanabacoa on November 25th at the Guaicanamar Council. In Old Havana’s on November 27th, with the participation of health specialists, legal experts, and community representatives.

The activities will include festivals, fairs, exchanges, and master classes aimed at families, teenagers, and young adults. Moreover as well as testimonials from recovering patients who will share their experiences to raise awareness and prevent new addictions.

Also some discussions in junior high schools will bring together teachers, students, and parents. While at the University of Havana, an event will be held on the morning of November 27th as part of the educational program. In Ciego de Avila, a popular anti-drug race will be organized in the area of ​​the Júcaro-Morón Trocha, with broad community participation.

Meanwhile the activities will include surveillance and patrol exercises, checkpoints at strategic locations, exemplary trials, and preventative talks. All in support of the zero-tolerance policy toward drug abuse and trafficking.

Finally the Cuban State’s political will to maintain this battle. Intrinsic to the principles of the Revolution, will be reaffirmed with the incorporation of more forces and individuals into the national commitment.

With information from CNA