On the International Day for Combating Drugs, Ajman Police intensifies its efforts to educate community members about the harm of drugs

On the occasion of the International Day for Combating Drugs, and within the activities of the campaign "Be with your children be fine", the General Command of Ajman Police implemented a number of activities aimed at educating the public about the harms of drugs and ways to combat them and ways to address their spread, in order to achieve the strategy of the Ministry of Interior aimed at enhancing security and safety. The Acting Director of Drugs at the General Command of Ajman Police said that the implementation of the activities came from the Ajman police’s keenness to educate the public and members of the community about the harm of drugs and mental effects and how to deal with its spread, and benefit from successful experiences in educating the community of its danger and the introduction of the principle of a dirham of prevention is better than a pound of treatment, By raising the level of community and individual awareness of its dangers. Personnel from the Ajman Police’s Drug Control Department distributed awareness leaflets to the public and drivers in various regions of the emirate, explaining the harm caused by drug addiction, how to combat it and counteract its spread. Awareness posters were also placed on police patrols and taxis in cooperation with Ajman Public Transport Corporation, in addition to To organize an awareness exhibition in the Chinese market and distribute gifts to the public and market visitors. The "Siraj" device was also installed in the City Center and the Chinese market, Ajman, which is a modern and new way to raise awareness away from traditional methods. It is also in line with the trend of society groups and their tendencies to use technological means in their daily lives. The program includes detailed information, counseling and guidance programs on drug prevention and response methods, and other about how to maintain a cohesive family in addition to consulting experts and specialists in various fields, and other features provided by this program. The Acting Director of the Anti-Narcotics Department of Ajman Police called on those in charge of government institutions, universities and schools in the emirate to cooperate with those in charge of the anti-drug campaign and awareness in its prevention, because of its grave risks to individuals and society.