Abu
Dhabi Police also arrested 1,274 people for drug promotion and consumption in
the emirate
640,000 of captagon capsules among drugs seized in first half
of year
The seized drugs contained different kinds of banned
substances prohibited by law to import, promote, trade and consume in the UAE.
Brigadier Mohammad Suhail Al Rasheedi, acting director of
Criminal Security Sector of the police, said, “The police arrested 1,274 people
who were accused of promoting and consuming drugs in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.
During the period, the police also busted gangs of drug peddlers who were
operating from outside the country.”
The seized amounts of drugs indicate the positive effect of
the police’s efforts in limiting the promotion of drugs in society and
arresting its peddlers.
Brig Al Rasheedi said drug consumption is a global problem. There are many reasons that lead to drug promotion and abuse such as weak religious understanding and family disintegration.
The family has to play a vital role in building
personalities of their sons and preventing them from taking to drug abuse, he
said. Brig Al Rasheedi urged the community to cement cooperation with the
police in combating the menace of drugs and its promotion among youth.
Residents can approach the police at 8002626 to report any
suspicious drug-related activity in their vicinity. This will help create a
safe, secure and peaceful living environment.
Source: Gulf News
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