citizen vigilantes patrol Ghana's streets, fighting an opioid crisis. We meet those taking the law into their own hands.
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THU · 2026-07-30 · 16:30 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0730-97569
NSR-2026-0730-97569News Report·SCO·Human Interest
In Their Own Hands: Ghana’s Drug Vigilantes
Citizen vigilantes are patrolling Ghana's streets to combat an opioid crisis. These individuals are taking the law into their own hands to address the issue.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-07-30 · 16:30 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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Citizen vigilantes are patrolling Ghana's streets to combat an opioid crisis. These individuals are taking the law into their own hands to address the issue. The article focuses on meeting these vigilantes and understanding their actions.
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The article focuses on meeting the people involved in this vigilante action.
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These individuals are taking the law into their own hands.
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Citizen vigilantes are patrolling Ghana's streets to combat an opioid crisis.
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