Commuters in some mo
tor parks in Port Harcourt have decried the incessant sale of alcohol “drinks and other hard drugs at the various motor parks, calling for full implementation of the law banning such sales unwholesome acts.
The commuters who barred their minds in an interview with The Tide recently said the trend is becoming unbearable and unabated as the business blossoms in most motor parks in the state.
They argued that the sales persist because there was no enforcement by the authorities concerned, saying that all necessary steps should be taken to stem the illicit business, because most drivers are drunk thereby operating under the influence of  alcohol.
According to them, a good percentage of road accidents were caused by drunk drivers, and called on the authorities to carry out unscheduled check at the various motor parks to or stop the sale of alcoholic drinks or drugs at the parks.
“In order to avoid incessant road accidents and loss of lives and property this year  the authorities should leave no stone unturned to ensuring that the motor parks in Port Harcourt and its environs  are free of alcohol sale and hard drugs,” calling for a law to arrest and prosecute both the dealers and consumers to serve as deterrent to others.
Another computer Austin Bassey, was of the view that the law enforcement agents should carry out checks at the parks to apprehend culprits and prosecute them accordingly.
A woman simply called Mama Ada has it that most food vendors at the parks hide and sell the drugs and drinks to drivers who are their perceived customers, without minding the dangers.
Miss Eunice Sonju, a student said government should take proactive action towards putting an end to the sale of alcohol and drugs at parks, adding that there should be enforcement of the law banning sales of alcohol at the motor parks.

Collins Barasimeye