DEF Longleng holds rally on anti-drugs

DEF Longleng organised rally from Hukphang junction to Lempong junction on June 25. (DIPR Photo)

DEF Longleng organised rally from Hukphang junction to Lempong junction on June 25. (DIPR Photo)

Longleng, June 25 (MExN): In celebration of International day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the DEF Longleng organised rally from Hukphang junction to Lempong junction on June 25. As part of the campaign, the Police Force will also conduct outreach programme in the churches on June 26. 

Addressing the gathering at Lempong junction, the Additional Superintendent of Police and Vice President, PSC appealed to the government agencies, civil societies, stakeholders and the citizens of Longleng to extend their full cooperation and support to the campaign against illicit drugs and alcohol by sharing valuable inputs and information to protect the citizens from the maniacs of alcohol and illicit drugs. 

The objective of the rally was to create mass awareness to fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking in the district, stated a DIPR report.

Over the years, the Police Force, Longleng have been battling against Alcohol and Illicit drug trafficking by conducting regular frisking and checking in the district. Contraband consignments such as alcohol, suspected brown sugar, heroine, etc were seized and arrested. The arrested persons were booked under various sections of the laws.