MARGAO
The Goa police conducted an awareness campaign on the occasion of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit trafficking, with police higher-ups instructing all the Police station in-charges and SDPO’s to take strict action against persons dealing or consuming drugs.
District police Chief, SP Pankaj Kumar Singh said the International Day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking has been observed annually on June 26.
“It is aimed at creating awareness among the public regarding the dangers of drug abuse and to encourage co-operation between the public and legal authorities in the fight against drugs,” he said.
Singh said Goa being an international tourist destination, drug dealers have constantly tried to set up their business here. However, they have been constantly battered by numerous raids and seizures conducted by Goa Police, he said.
The district police chief said Goa police have in effect broken the backbone of this illicit trade by seizing large quantities of drugs and arresting hundreds of drug dealers.
With an aim to further spread awareness among the public, all south Goa district police stations conducted awareness campaigns within their jurisdictions and further displayed drug abuse awareness hoardings at all police stations and prominent public places.
