A group of about 30 young drug addicts participated in a cleanup at Ivory Park Police Station on 18 July as part of Mandela Day.
The group was organised by a body named the Ivory Park Concerned Community Against Drugs and Substance Abuse. It aims to assist addicts in quitting drugs and to regain the trust of the community and their respective families.
The body comprises parents, members of the community policing forums and the local ward community. Members of the body have organised themselves and are busy working out ways of assisting drug addicts, and are working as a bridge between these addicts and the community.
Chairperson of the group, Albert Nemahongane believes that the cleanup initiative shows that the drug addicts are willing to help out in the community and kick away their bad habits.
Ivory Park Police Station commander, Brigadier Mbongeni Ngcobo has complimented the affected youngsters and the parents for working together, first in upholding the legacy of Nelson Mandela and taking the time to clean their local facility.
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“We appreciate the fact that you took an initiative to come and clean our police station and this for us is a sign that you are willing and ready to clean up your lives. Please do not be afraid to report the dealers to us as we want to work with you to rid drugs out of this area,” said Ngcobo in a message to the group.
Details: Ivory Park Police Station 011 990 9618.
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