The UAE is joining the international community in celebrating the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking under the theme "People first: stop stigma and discrimination, strengthen prevention.
According to the official statement, the ride was organised from Sukhna Lake to NCB Chandigarh Office (Sec 66, Mohali), as a part of "Nashe Se Azadi" Pakhwada.
The drive against drug abuse aims to create awareness among the masses about the ill effects of substance abuse; sensitize the various stakeholders about the drug menace and effective measures to curb it.
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Chandigarh Zone on Saturday detained a notorious drug trafficker namely Gulshan operating in Una District Himachal Pradesh, said the authorities. The preventive detention was made under the provisions of the Prevention of Illicit Trafficking in Narcotic Dru
Bhat appreciated the role of NCC cadets in community development and social service schemes like the National Youth Festival, International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking and Nasha Mukti Abhiyan.
Awaran [Pakistan], July 2 (ANI): The members of the Baloch National Movement's (BNM) Awaran and the associated zones organized a program on June 26 to mark International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking and International Day in support of victims of torture.
Yangon [Myanmar], June 26 (ANI/Xinhua): Myanmar ceremonially burnt seized narcotic drugs in the cities of Yangon, Mandalay and Taunggyi on Sunday, marking the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
Amritsar/Ludhiana (Punjab) [India], June 26 (ANI): To raise awareness against drug abuse and trafficking, the Chandigarh unit of NCB and the local administration held a marathon in Amritsar and Ludhiana, respectively.
Lahore [Pakistan], June 27 (ANI): While the world was observing International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on Saturday, 465 Pakistani officers and officials have tested positive for liquor use while 235 for the use of heroin and charas.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 26 (ANI): Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi on Saturday pledged support to the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), on the occasion of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
New Delhi [India], June 16 (ANI): Addiction to drugs is neither cool nor a style statement, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on Saturday.
New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): On the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government reiterates its commitment towards the zero-tolerance policy against all kind of narcotics.