MARGAO
In a bid to strengthen action against illicit drugs and to achieve the goal of a society free of drug abuse, a special drive was conducted on the occasion of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking wherein, establishments/ shops within radius of the school premises were checked to ensure a smoke-free environment and preventing the sale of tobacco products in the vicinity of school.
During the special drive undertaken by South District Police, around 167 shops/ establishments were thoroughly checked wherein 141 shops/ establishments were found violating the law and were prosecuted under appropriate law.
Similarly, a special drive was conducted to check the vehicle garages/ workshops/ repair shops operating in South District to examine their legitimacy. Overall, 240 such vehicle garages/workshops/repair shops were inspected wherein, their licences to operate the same issued by the competent authority were verified. Similarly, their premises were also inspected to find out whether any suspicious and illegal items/ articles were received or stored by them in their premises. Nevertheless, all the owners of such establishments were requested to inform the police about any suspicious items/ articles/ vehicle if noticed by them and also the provisions of law if they are found violating the same.
