Somali Police Force -Department of Drug Prevention and Narcotics Control (DPNC)

:إدارة الوقاية من المخدرات ومكافحة المواد المخدرة

More Than a Police Unit. A National Shield. Established as a specialized directorate under the Somali Police Force, the DPNC was created to address a complex and evolving threat. We recognize that drug abuse and trafficking are not isolated crimes; they are systemic dangers that undermine public health, fuel instability, and finance organized terror.

Our mandate is comprehensive: from seizing illicit shipments at remote border posts to intervening in the lives of at-risk youth in Mogadishu’s districts.

We operate at the intersection of hard security and soft power. By merging rigorous law enforcement with deep community engagement, we provide a holistic defense against the narcotics trade. We are steadfast in our commitment to the rule of law, operating with integrity and transparency, ensuring that our actions not only punish wrongdoers but also protect the innocent and heal the vulnerable.

OUR STRATEGIC PHILOSOPHY How We Fight. How We Win. Our approach is built on a tri-pillar strategy that balances force with foresight:

1. Disruption (The Hammer): Intelligence-led operations to hunt down traffickers, dismantle drug rings, and interdict supplies at our borders and coastlines.
2. Prevention (The Shield): Aggressive public awareness campaigns targeting schools, universities, and religious institutions to change behaviors and inoculate communities against addiction.
3. Rehabilitation (The Healer): Strategic partnerships with health ministries and civil society to offer second chances, providing support systems for victims and their families.

We believe that you cannot arrest your way out of the drug crisis. Sustainable success requires cutting off supply and drying up demand.

OUR IMPACT AREAS (What We Do) Turning Strategy into Action.

• Intelligence & Interdiction: We leverage advanced analytical tools and human intelligence to track transnational syndicates. Our border interdiction units are trained to thwart smuggling routes, seizing narcotics before they reach Somali streets.
• Youth Outreach & Education: We are building a resistance from the ground up. Through school engagement programs and youth forums, we empower young Somalis with the knowledge to reject drugs and become ambassadors of change in their peer groups.
• Judicial & Financial Investigations: We go after the money. By tracing the financial flows of drug cartels, we cripple their infrastructure and work closely with the judiciary to ensure swift, transparent prosecutions.
• Institutional Capacity: We are committed to professionalizing our forces. Through rigorous training with international partners, our officers are equipped with modern investigative techniques and a deep respect for human rights.

NAVIGATING OUR CHALLENGES (Priority Areas) To achieve a drug-free Somalia, we are laser-focused on these critical fronts:

• Securing the Borders: Strengthening surveillance along the Ethiopian and Kenyan corridors, as well as the expansive coastline, to curb the influx of illegal substances.
• Countering Synthetic Drugs: Adapting our methods to combat the rise of new psychoactive substances that are ravaging urban centers.
• Protecting Vulnerable Populations: Prioritizing interventions for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and marginalized communities who are often preyed upon by drug dealers.
• Data-Driven Policing: Moving beyond guesswork to implement evidence-based strategies that measure real outcomes and adapt to shifting criminal tactics.

OUR PARTNERS (The Unified Front) The fight against narcotics is a national endeavor that cannot be won in isolation.

The DPNC is the hub of a vast network of collaborators:

• Federal & State Authorities: Seamless coordination with Federal Member States, Customs, and Immigration.
• The Justice Sector: Close ties with the Judiciary and Prosecutors to ensure the full weight of the law is applied.
• Health & Social Services: Collaborating with hospitals and rehabilitation centers to provide medical care and psychosocial support.
• Civil Society & Religious Leaders: Engaging Imams and community elders to amplify our prevention messages through trusted local voices.
• International Allies: Deep partnerships with INTERPOL, UNODC, and regional security bodies to combat transnational organized crime.

OUR COMMITMENT TO SOMALIA The Future is in Our Hands.

We carry a heavy responsibility, but we are undeterred. Every trafficker arrested, every kilogram of drugs seized, and every young person saved from addiction is a victory for Somalia. The DPNC is not merely enforcing laws; we are restoring hope. We are committed to a longterm vision—a Somalia where children grow up free from the clutches of narcotics, where communities thrive without the shadow of addiction, and where our national security is fortified from within.

Together, we will build a safer, healthier, and more dignified Somalia.

[Contact Us / Report a Crime / Join Us] Call to Action Your voice matters. If you see something, say something. Report suspicious drug activities confidentially to the nearest police station or via our hotline. Let us protect Somalia, together. Email: dpnc_police.gov.so