Dr. Hassan Saeed former Attorney General as well as a leading presidential candidate has said that this is the time to discuss and solve issues. Dr. Hassan said so speaking at the ceremony held at Central Hotel to launch his presidential manifesto.
Speaking at the ceremony Dr. Hassan pointed out that if one out of every 3 youth is involved in drug abuse then the country has no future. He said considering the speed at which drug abuse is spreading across the country one out every 3 is either an addict or on the way to becoming one. Stressing on the importance and urgency of the matter Dr. Hassan said immediate and urgent steps are needed to curb the issue and that if the present trend continues then 2 out of every 3 would soon become victims.
“Import of drugs has increased from grams to kilos and now from kilos to tons, as such this is an issue of national concern, this is the time to debate and find solutions to these national issues, this is not the time to post defaming article on websites and newspapers” said Dr. Hassan Saeed.
According to Dr. Hassan Saeed the issue of drugs became a national concern when those government institutions tasked with preventing and controlling the issue were sleeping. He said in order to solve the problem the real cause of the problem must be ascertained. He further said time and money is required to solve the problem as well. According to Dr. Hassan import of drugs in to the country is through two countries. He pointed out the two countries were India and Sri Lanka. He noted that import of drugs can only be prevented by close cooperation with these countries.
Dr. Hassan noted that all over the world drug trafficking is well organized crime. In order to find a solution all government offices must work together. Dr. Hassan further said under a government led by him an independent Drug Enforcement Agency would be established.
“Drug trafficking is an organized crime, we have to give out stern punishment, there are people in Maldives who deal in drugs with tall buildings, cars, jeeps, boats; and we know these people as well” said Dr. Hassan.
Speaking on the issues that would be addressed under a government led by him, Dr. Hassan said, “government is spending a lot of money, yet the result is zero, health scheme need to strengthened, we have to address issues of housing for all those in need of it, provide adequate entertainment facilities for the every body, provide job opportunities, provide the opportunity for everybody to live with dignity and happiness”.
Former Justice Minister Mohamed Jameel speaking at the ceremony when ever the country loose the services of a youth, it is a time when the country loose hope. He said the most important work for anybody working to better the future of the country is find out what can be done for the youths of the country and that most valuable and important assets of the country are the youths of the country.
Speaking at the ceremony Dr. Hassan pointed out that if one out of every 3 youth is involved in drug abuse then the country has no future. He said considering the speed at which drug abuse is spreading across the country one out every 3 is either an addict or on the way to becoming one. Stressing on the importance and urgency of the matter Dr. Hassan said immediate and urgent steps are needed to curb the issue and that if the present trend continues then 2 out of every 3 would soon become victims.
“Import of drugs has increased from grams to kilos and now from kilos to tons, as such this is an issue of national concern, this is the time to debate and find solutions to these national issues, this is not the time to post defaming article on websites and newspapers” said Dr. Hassan Saeed.
According to Dr. Hassan Saeed the issue of drugs became a national concern when those government institutions tasked with preventing and controlling the issue were sleeping. He said in order to solve the problem the real cause of the problem must be ascertained. He further said time and money is required to solve the problem as well. According to Dr. Hassan import of drugs in to the country is through two countries. He pointed out the two countries were India and Sri Lanka. He noted that import of drugs can only be prevented by close cooperation with these countries.
Dr. Hassan noted that all over the world drug trafficking is well organized crime. In order to find a solution all government offices must work together. Dr. Hassan further said under a government led by him an independent Drug Enforcement Agency would be established.
“Drug trafficking is an organized crime, we have to give out stern punishment, there are people in Maldives who deal in drugs with tall buildings, cars, jeeps, boats; and we know these people as well” said Dr. Hassan.
Speaking on the issues that would be addressed under a government led by him, Dr. Hassan said, “government is spending a lot of money, yet the result is zero, health scheme need to strengthened, we have to address issues of housing for all those in need of it, provide adequate entertainment facilities for the every body, provide job opportunities, provide the opportunity for everybody to live with dignity and happiness”.
Former Justice Minister Mohamed Jameel speaking at the ceremony when ever the country loose the services of a youth, it is a time when the country loose hope. He said the most important work for anybody working to better the future of the country is find out what can be done for the youths of the country and that most valuable and important assets of the country are the youths of the country.
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