PM, ministers sign PSD petition targeting narcotics, festive firing

AMMAN — Prime Minister Omar Razzaz and Cabinet members on Monday signed a petition aimed at gathering 1 million signatures to counter the threats of narcotics and celebratory gunfire.

During the signing, Razzaz affirmed the government’s support for all initiatives that aim at protecting and fortifying communities, especially against the dangers of narcotics and celebratory gunfire, which take the lives of innocent Jordanians.

Cabinet members also expressed their appreciation for the efforts of the Public Security Department in raising awareness and combating unethical practices.

The PSD recently launched two initiatives targeting narcotics and celebratory gunfire, including the petition in question, which is seeking to collect 1 million signatures to counter and combat their threat.

“The aim is to cultivate a sense of social responsibility towards the need to take a stand against these phenomena, raising awareness of them and eventually eliminating them,” a PSD statement released earlier in April said.

“The campaign was built on the foundation of duty towards the community, which requires citizens to spare no effort in helping the community and its members, by protecting them from the dangers of the practices in question,” the statement added.