The campaign will say wealthy cocaine users are helping to fuel gang crimeBoris Johnson is planning a public information campaign to crack down on middle-class drug use by making snorting cocaine as socially unacceptable as drink-driving, The Times has learnt. A government PR blitz will use billboards, posters and television and radio adverts in an attempt to change people’s attitudes to recreational drugs. They will carry graphic details to highlight how wealthy cocaine users are helping to fuel Britain’s growing epidemic of violent crime and gang warfare. SponsoredThe prime minister wants to imitate previous government public awareness campaigns that successfully changed attitudes, such as the “THINK!” adverts combating drink-driving and promoting road safety. A senior government source said: “It’s not formally in train yet, but there have been discussions between No 10 and the Home Office about

Source: The Times March 03, 2021 00:00 UTC