Only a handful of people joined a protest against drugs and dealers in Walvis Bay, Erongo Region, despite the coastal town facing an uphill battle against drugs.
Landless People's Movement Councillor on the Walvis Bay Municipal Council, Ryan Gordon, who organised the protest, expressed his disappointment at the community.
Residents in Keetmanshoop raised concerns about alleged police brutality and, at times, slow police response during a meeting with Police Inspector General, Lieutenant-General Joseph Shikongo.
At the meeting, residents were given the opportunity to raise their concerns.
Community members say noise pollution, the mushrooming of shebeens, alcohol and drug abuse by young people, and the mugging of cell phones are also worrisome in the southern town.
In an effort to combat the abuse of alcohol and drugs, the University of Namibia's social work students organised an awareness campaign in Katutura.
Concerns about an increasing number of drug lords and rampant abuse of illegal substances have been reported in the area, and the students, as part of their assessment, organised an awareness campaign with spiritual leaders and former alcohol and drug users to motivate and encourage young people.
