29/03/2026
🚨 POLICY UPDATE: South West Governor Cracks Down on Illicit Drugs & Alcohol
Authorities in South West Region have intensified efforts to combat substance abuse, following a new directive issued on March 27, 2026.
The Governor, Bernard Okalia Bilai, has ordered a ban on the consumption and circulation of several alcoholic drinks and illicit substances, including:
• “Wake Up”
• “Bullet”
• “Odogu Bitters”
• “Balamose”
• “Action Bitters”
• Tramadol and Indian h**p
📌 Security forces — including gendarmerie, police, and customs — have been mandated to identify, seize, and destroy these products in strict compliance with regulations.
⚡ This move comes amid rising concerns over the growing impact of drugs and high-alcohol beverages, particularly among young people and vulnerable communities.
Sir Terrence Tv