Coast regional coordinator Nelson Marwa has vowed to ensure the Coast region is free from drug and substance use.

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Speaking on Wednesday in Mwatate, Marwa said police officers have to employ new ways of nabbing drug barons, adding that peddlers have become smarter and consequently evading authorities.

"The government is going to put new measures to ensure that we track down all drug peddlers operating in the Coast region and beyond. The war on drugs barons has just started," he said.

Marwa further urged members of the public to report those they believe are engaging in the illicit trade to government authorities.