Losing battle on drugs

July 31, 2008

It's claimed the fight against drugs is being lost.

A new report warns tough action by police and customs is having no impact on demand or supply on the streets.

The UK Drug Policy Commission says the illegal trade's worth more than five billion pounds a year.

George Ruston is Director of Hope UK, a Christian Drug charity.

He says it's not just the police who should be doing something to prevent drug use: