A SADC meeting to discuss drugs consumption and trafficking within the region was held in Luanda in May.

The aim of the meeting was to facilitate discussion around the establishment of policies meant to put an end to drug trafficking in the Community. The meeting brought together experts from Angola, Mozambique, South Africa and Zambia.

The investigative discussions were within a SADC project, and the delegation will work with the Ministries of Health and Justice towards the installation of drug consumption monitoring system.

The group has been meeting periodically to analyse information on drug consumption and trafficking in SADC countries. The next meeting is scheduled to take place in Johannesburg, in June. (ANGOP)