AT, Meira Paibi apprehend drug users
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 23 2024:
Arambal Tenggol Unit 13, Kshetrigao and Kshetrigao Apunba Meira Paibi rounded up several drug users with drugs from various areas of Kshetrigao a week ago.
In a press meet held at the office of Arambai Tenggol Unit 13 on Sunday, Kshetrigao Apunba Meira Paibi member Ningthoujam Ichan informed that during an anti-drug drive conducted since a week back, around 186 drug users including eight females were apprehended with drugs packed in 116 small cans and syringes.
Among the users, some were found using a 12-year girl child to carry the drugs, a 19-year old girl and a newly married woman.
There was also a 60-year old drug user amongst them.
After helping the users "understand" the matter, their families were contacted and then, they (users) were referred to rehabilitation centres.
As such, she appealed to the Meitei Pangal clubs and Meira Paibi of Kshetrigao to extend their support to the anti-drug drive.
Later, the seized drugs and other items were destroyed through burning.