Revi: No Tolerance for Drug Traffickers and Those Threatening Public Safety

Nabih Revi stated that "in light of recurring disputes, the spread of drug and narcotic pill use and trafficking among youth in Tripoli and the port, and the resulting assaults, gunfire, and incidents threatening citizens' safety and city security, I met with Minister of Interior and Municipalities Ahmad Al-Hajjar to discuss the security situation and urged him to increase security patrols in Tripoli and the port, implement a clear and firm security plan targeting drug traffickers and distributors, apprehend individuals carrying weapons and causing disturbances, and address this phenomenon at its roots, as it has become a real threat to the city's youth and social security."

He clarified in a statement that "during the meeting, I emphasized that the security campaign launched by the Ministry of Interior in Tripoli—whether regarding enforcement of motorcycle violations, generator pricing regulations, or other measures—is a necessary step. However, residents' top priority remains feeling safe within their neighborhoods and streets, achieved through halting armed clashes, pursuing drug traffickers and distributors, and confronting anyone posing an immediate threat to community security and safety. Minister Al-Hajjar expressed cooperation with these demands, affirming efforts to strengthen security measures in Tripoli and the port, intensify actions against drug trafficking and distribution, and contribute to maintaining order and protecting citizens and youth from this scourge. Regarding motorcycles, the minister informed me that he has prepared a draft law to reduce registration fees and market license fees, enabling all violators to transition to legal status while learning and understanding general safety requirements."

Revi concluded: "It is essential to emphasize that Tripoli and the port do not need citizens to take justice into their own hands; they require a strong state governed by law and justice, actively pursuing drug trafficking networks and their distributors, striking decisively against anyone endangering public safety, and protecting our youth and society from this grave threat."