Police said on Tuesday a joint operation by the Police, GRA-Customs, Public Health and Environmental Inspectors has been activated to enforce the Tobacco Control Act and Regulations.
In a statement, police said the Tobacco Control Act has banned public smoking, display of tobacco products, selling of single sticks and advertisements of tobacco products as well as Shisha.
The operation is initiated to enforce these provisions, and so far the compliance from the public is very impressive with regards to public smoking which is drastically reducing, police said.
Police added in their statement: “There has not been any reports of confrontation since the commencement of the operation, and some illegal tobacco products such as cigarette packs less than 20 sticks, packs that are not labeled *sold in the Gambia* were seized during the operations.
The operation, which started on Saturday 26th June 2021 at Kanifing Municipality and West Coast will be extended to all regions across the country.
“The Police at TSU will conduct patrols around the Tourism Development Areas to ensure full compliance.
“The public is further reminded that Shisha is currently a banned substance and anyone found with it will face penalties in accordance with the laws. The cooperation and compliance of the public is highly solicited.”
