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Gulf Today
01-07-2025
- Gulf Today
Sharjah Ports records 82 drug seizures in 2024
Mahmoud Mohsen, Staff Reporter As many as 82 drug seizures were recorded at customs ports during 2024 in the Emirate of Sharjah, as revealed by Mohammed Ibrahim Al Raisi, Director of Ports and Border Points Affairs at the Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority during the participation in the "International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2025" forum, organised by the Sharjah Police This achievement reflects the authority's ongoing efforts to combat smuggling and enhance community security, Al Raisi said. He explained that the Authority's involvement in the forum was indicative of its pivotal function in addressing the pervasive issue of drug abuse and in thwarting attempts at illicit smuggling through the emirate's various customs ports. He emphasised that the Sharjah government has dedicated significant resources to the enhancement of customs ports, equipping them with state-of-the-art capabilities and technologies. Furthermore, he highlighted the government's commitment to the training and qualification of national cadres, ensuring their ongoing professional development. He commended the efforts of those employed in the customs sector, who, he observed, continue to work tirelessly to safeguard the nation.
New Indian Express
27-06-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Former drug user shares powerful recovery story; calls for more women's de-addiction centres in Mangaluru
MANGALURU: Beena, a victim of drug addiction who has now recovered and runs a deaddiction centre and a certified counsellor shared her inspiring story during International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2025, observed by Mangaluru City police on Thursday. "It was not an easy journey. I came from a conservative family. I got introduced to cigarettes and beer initially, and eventually ganja. I wanted to live independently, and I told my mother and left the house. I was out of my house for 12 long years. I made money and worked for top firms. I was the multiple drug consumer, and it was controlling me. When I didn't take drugs, my body did not function. I used to work and earn money to buy drugs. Consumption went high and I used to spend up to Rs 35,000 a month," said Beena who is the founder of the Born Again Recovery Centre (BARC). Finally she wanted to end it. "I even decided to end my life. Helpless, I called my mother one day and all she said was to come back. I went back to my house and the withdrawal was a nightmare. My body was shaking and I had hallucinations. My mother put me in a psychiatric ward. I am a victim of this crime, and many women are suffering due to addiction who need help. There is a lack of de-addiction centres for women in Mangaluru. Stigma related to drugs must be addressed ," she said.
Hans India
27-06-2025
- Hans India
Fight Against Drugs: Revanth asks schools, colleges to be vigilant
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday warned educational institutions that cases would be booked against them if drugs were found in their premises. The CM announced that the state's Anti-Narcotics Bureau would henceforth be known as Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) and was tasked with curbing the menace of narcotics in the state. Speaking at an event marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2025 at Shilpakala Vedika here, Reddy placed an onus on educational institutions to ensure their campuses were free of drugs. 'It is the responsibility of school and college managements which take lakhs of rupees from parents, to monitor students. Parents entrust the responsibility of their children to them. Hence, they can't act irresponsibly while accepting huge fees from parents. I order DGP and anti-narcotics officials that cases be booked against the managements of educational institutes if drugs were found in their premises,' he said. The Chief Minister also suggested that educational institutions should engage professional child psychologists to monitor 'behavioral changes' among students. Since children spend most of their time in educational institutions, the school and college authorities should keep a tab on them, he said. He also urged students to immediately report to authorities in case they find drugs in the premises of their schools or colleges. He instructed the Chief Secretary and other senior officials to hold meetings with the managements of schools and colleges to reinforce their responsibilities. Telangana, known for people's struggles, cannot become a hub of narcotics, he added. While launching EAGLE, the renamed version of Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau (TGANB), on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that EAGLE would ensure that Telangana would become a drugs-free state. 'The EAGLE will keep a close eye on the movement of cannabis and drugs in the state. For a drug-free Telangana, I want everyone to work together with the government. We can control drugs only if we all are vigilant,' he said. Telugu film actors Ram Charan and Vijay Devarakonda, badminton chief national coach Pullela Gopichand, state DGP Jitender and others attended the event. Praising Ram Charan and Vijay Devarakonda for their hard work and dedication in the film industry, the Chief Minister said youth should be inspired by the real-life story of the actors and not the roles they play in films. Ram Charan, who also spoke at the event, appealed to the audience, largely comprising youth, to work hard and lead a life of happiness and not fall prey to narcotics.
Sinar Daily
26-06-2025
- Sinar Daily
Govt urged to consider total vape ban amid youth abuse, drugs risks
When vape advertisements are openly displayed, it gives the public the impression that these products are permissible. 26 Jun 2025 08:47pm Photo for illustration purposes only. KUALA LUMPUR - A Form Two student collapsing from a school rooftop after inhaling a drug-laced vape is just one of many disturbing incidents fuelling renewed calls for the government to impose a total ban on electronic cigarettes. The Malaysian Council for Tobacco Control (MCTC) said the growing exploitation of youth, rising public health risks and emerging links to illicit drugs and organised crime require urgent and decisive government action. Its secretary-general Muhammad Sha'ani Abdullah said while an immediate ban may not be feasible due to stock and distribution challenges, the government must begin with a strict prohibition on advertising and promotions. He said the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852), which is already in effect, provides a strong legal foundation to enforce restrictions on advertisements, promotions and online sales of vape products, including those containing controlled substances or illicit drugs. He noted that when vape advertisements are openly displayed, it gives the public the impression that these products are permissible. "In physical stores, we understand there may be delays in removing vape displays due to cost and logistical issues. But for electronic boards, shopfronts or highway billboards, all it takes is a directive to take them down and yet, they continue to run,' he told reporters. He was speaking at a press conference titled 'Drugs in Vape', held in conjunction with the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2025 and World No Tobacco Day, at the Malaysian Drug Prevention Association (PEMADAM) headquarters here today. Also present was Hashim Anang, PEMADAM Media and Promotion Bureau chairman as well as a member of the National Anti-Drug Council, a non-governmental coalition. Despite growing awareness of vape-related harm, Muhammad Sha'ani said many students continue to smuggle the devices into schools, often hiding them under motorcycle seats along with mobile phones. He cited the case of a Form Two student in Perlis who reportedly became intoxicated after using a so-called "mushroom vape', resulting in a dangerous incident that required police intervention. He added that allowing vape industry players to negotiate regulations would only benefit corporate interests while putting public health, particularly that of the younger generation, at continued risk. Even more alarming, he said, were recent findings by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), showing that some seized vape liquids contained not only nicotine, but also illicit drugs. "Malaysia has already committed to the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) 2003, which outlines the eventual phasing out of the tobacco industry. We have declared 2040 as the Tobacco Endgame. "The same commitment must apply to vape. This is not an ordinary business, it is a growing threat to public health,' he stressed. - BERNAMA
The Hindu
26-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Awareness drive conducted against drug abuse
The city police led the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2025 with an awareness march through the main thoroughfares of the city, on Thursday. It was led by the Commissioner of Police Seema Latkar and other officials and the authorities said that it was being observed across the world and was an opportunity to spread awareness about the ill effects of drug use and the threat posed by drug trafficking. The objective is to strengthen global cooperation to achieve a drug-free society, said the authorities. Underlining the importance of the day and the imperatives of raising public awareness about drug abuse and its consequences, the authorities said there was also psychological harm caused by drug abuse. The awareness march was also an attempt to encourage health professionals, government departments, and communities to work together towards creating a drug-free society and to emphasise the importance of rehabilitation for drug addicts. However, the core objective was to reach out to the youth community and educate them about the physical, mental, and social impacts of drug abuse, the authorities added. The day is observed annually under the auspices of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and is held in association with various government departments, educational institutions, NGOs, to promote a healthy and safe society, according to the authorities.
