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Zimbabwe launches specialized drug courts to ensure swift justice and rehabilitation, targeting traffickers and users with a balanced approach.
Zimbabwe has launched specialised Drug and Substance Abuse Courts to address a growing national crisis, following public outcry over lenient sentences for drug offenders, including foreign nationals.
Trained magistrates and prosecutors now handle drug cases with consistency, focusing on swift justice, rehabilitation, and prevention.
The initiative supports a broader national strategy to combat drug use linked to crime, mental health issues, and social instability, targeting substances like crystal meth and codeine syrups.
Officials emphasize a balanced approach: strict penalties for traffickers and suppliers, while prioritising rehabilitation for users, especially youth.
The courts are part of a coordinated effort to strengthen enforcement, standardise sentencing, and improve public trust in the justice system.
Zimbabue crea tribunales especializados en drogas para garantizar una justicia y una rehabilitación rápidas, apuntando a los traficantes y usuarios con un enfoque equilibrado.