THE news that there has been a wave of drug use in Malmesbury is alarming for such a small town.

What makes the situation worse is how young the offenders are, just 18 and 19 years old.

Drugs ruin lives and it is heartbreaking to see such young people getting into this kind of trouble.

These misguided youngsters are at an early junction in their lives.

If they continue down the same path it could lead to a life of crime that is devastating for them and their families.

But there is still time for them to choose the right path.

This is why the police have launched a crackdown on drug use.

It is in an attempt to stop the problem from becoming worse with more young people getting caught up.

Hopefully the efforts of the police will be successful and they will not only move the anti-social behaviour on but save the lives of the people who have been unfortunate enough to get mixed up in drugs at such a young age.