KNF sets up Narcotic Dept to fight menacing drug abuse and crimes
Source: The Sangai Express
Kangpokpi, February 07 2019:
The Kuki National Front (KNF)has instituted a new department within the organisation to combat drug trafficking, drug abuse and crimes related with drugs in the larger interest and welfare of the people.
The outfit's new department recently set up and christened "Department of Narcotic Cell" will be headed by L Lawrence as Director and was given the responsibility to carry out comprehensive drug and crime control strategies to fight drug trafficking, drugs abuse and crimes within its operational area.
Speaking to media persons, L Lawrence said that the new department was established after an extensive observation was made to wipe out the ever increasing drug related problems, particularly among the youth.
During a meeting, the department has decided to ban all the substances which fall under Narcotic Department with immediate effects in Kangpokpi District, he said and added that strict vigilance will be maintained on drug trafficking, drug abuse and crimes and appropriate action will be taken up against the violators.
The new department will strictly monitor while carrying out comprehensive drug and crane control strategies through appropriate intelligence, interdiction and investigative initiatives and other various effective measures, he said and appealed all indulging in the said activities to stop for the welfare of the society.
The outfit also urged the public, CSOs and all the concerned authorities to cooperate and support in fighting the alarming drug trafficking, drug abuse and crimes in the society.