(Abu Dhabi) – The Higher Committee for Combating Drugs at the Ministry of Interior has discussed new methods to be adopted as per its targeted strategic indicators for 2016 in order to aid anti-narcotic efforts. The new methods urge performance development and intensify work to curb drug dealers and drug-related crimes.
The discussion was held during the eighth meeting of the committee, which was chaired by Colonel Saeed Abdullah Tawir Al Suwaidi, Director-General, Anti-Narcotics Federal Directorate General at the Ministry of Interior and Chairman of the Higher Committee. Directors of nationwide anti-narcotic departments attended the meeting, which took place at the General Department of Anti-Narcotics at Dubai Police.
During the meeting, Col. Al Suwaidi said, “The anti-narcotic personnel, alongside the concerned authorities, continuously operate in accordance with a prepared strategy and plans in order to fight against drug traffickers, smugglers and dealers and to prevent them from committing their crimes against society.”
He pointed out that the work procedures and the fight against crimes are being consistently developed in a bid to maintain the safety and security of society. He also highlighted the importance of enhancing existing cooperation between the committee, school councils and parents in order to bring awareness programmes to the young.
(Courtesy WAM)
