Of 400-odd drug consumption tests done in Mangaluru, 13% found to be positive, says Police Commissioner
The Mangaluru city police conducted random drug consumption tests ahead of the reopening of schools and colleges. Out of approximately 400 tests, 13% were positive for narcotic drug use, indicating a potential decrease in drug sales according to Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy. The police will continue their efforts to combat drug peddling and provide support for drug de-addiction.
- ▪Around 400 drug consumption tests were conducted by Mangaluru city police.
- ▪13% of the tests returned positive for narcotic drug use.
- ▪The police are working jointly with the Dakshina Kannada district police to curb drug sales and consumption.
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With schools and colleges set to reopen next month, the Mangaluru city police have conducted random checks of students and other suspected drug consumers to check the extent of consumption of narcotic drugs.Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy said around 400-odd tests were done in the last few days and 13% of them were found positive for consumption of narcotic drugs. “The results are encouraging. It indicates that drug peddlers have cut down on the sale of narcotic drugs in the city,” Mr. Reddy told The Hindu.The police will continue the drive to catch peddlers, through the consumers.
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