📰 *Mvurwi Touts Take a Stand Against Drug Abuse* Follow the Chaminukanews24.com channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAiZu0HQbS0w1lUez3v Tauts in Mvurwi have taken a bold move declaring war on drug addicts and peddlers who are wreaking havoc in the town. The touts have been raiding bases where drugs like crystal meth, Bronclear, and Skunk are being abused. This crackdown was sparked by a disturbing incident where a tout's girl child was abused by eight drug addicts in Suwoguru township. Residents have expressed frustration with the police, accusing them of protecting drug peddlers and failing to act on information provided. Moses Chirambiwa, a resident, emphasized the gravity of the situation, saying, "We are having a serious problem in the community and failure to act by the police has prompted residents to act but that is very dangerous because they may end up committing crimes by attacking the drug Lords, hence police should assist residents." Fanuel Chigonero, Mvurwi ward 3 councillor, confirmed that drugs have flooded the area and acknowledged the need for a collaborative effort between the police and the community to address the issue. "It is true that we now have a serious problem in Mvurwi on drugs, but we are trying hard to make both the community and the police to work together in bringing sanity to Mvurwi," Chigonero said. Zimbabwe has been struggling with a rampant drug problem, with cartels mushrooming over the years. The country's porous borders have made it easy for drugs to be smuggled in and out. Unfortunately, authorities have been criticized for prioritizing punishment over treatment and rehabilitation of drug victims. The situation in Mvurwi has become particularly dire, with a surge in mental illnesses related to drug and substance abuse among boys, and girls recently joining the statistics. Residents suspect that authorities may be receiving kickbacks from drug peddlers, which has led to accusations of police complicity in the drug cartel. As the touts continue their crackdown on drug abuse, it remains to be seen whether the authorities will take decisive action to address the crisis. One thing is clear, however: the people of Mvurwi will no longer stand idly by while their community is destroyed by drugs. –Bulawayo24