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EDITOR IN CHIEF- ABDULLAH BIN SALIM AL SHUEILI

Awareness activities carried out on narcotic drugs in Muscat

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MUSCAT: The Directorate General for Combating Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances plays an important role in raising awareness about the dangers of drugs and the negative effects on individuals and society through activities organised by government institutions, private sector, and during the Muscat and Salalah festivals. The awareness bus belonging to the Directorate General for Combating Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances last year visited 242 sites and carried out 590 activities in various governorates of the Sultanate, which included lectures, visits and exhibitions.


The problem of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances is a serious one requiring efforts such as control, awareness, treatment of addicts and participation of civil society organisations in playing an effective role by educating citizens about its dangers. The ROP has called on all citizens and residents to cooperate in combating the drug menace. They were also called to inform the police about any information that helps detect drug smugglers and traffickers by calling 9119, toll-free number 1444 or heading to the nearest police station.


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