Vigilante justice in Ghana's drug war | People & Power Shorts

Al Jazeera English2 hours ago1:43

Ghana's opioid crisis has hit the northern city of Tamale hard. With local authorities seen as too slow to act, a group of frustrated civilians has taken matters into their own hands. This self-styled "anti-drug task force" now patrols the streets, confronting dealers and users and dispensing its own brand of justice. The question now: can civilians really replace state services, or does this set a troubling precedent? Tap the link in the video to watch our full investigation. #shorts #ghana #documentary