Awareness Exhibition & Field Trip to Ghayathi to Raise Awareness on the Risks of Drugs

ADP Continues Celebrations for International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, June 27th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

For the second consecutive day, the Abu Dhabi Police continues its celebrations of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking under the slogan: “Accompany Who Accompanies You… and No to Drugs.” These celebrations of the Abu Dhabi Police fall under the larger UAE celebrations for this same event, which are celebrated annually on a global scale on 26 June.

To mark this occasion, the Western Police Directorate at the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, inaugurated an awareness exhibition on Wednesday morning. It aims to raise awareness among the public on the dangers of poisonous drugs, as well as its negative impact on families and the community.

The Western Police Directorate distributed leaflets to the public, and carried out field trips and meetings with Emirati families and youth at their houses.

Colonel Ojeil Ali Al Junaibi, Director of the Western Region Police Directorate, said: “This year’s activities reflect the great efforts made by police forces to fight crime, especially when it comes to drugs. We work to stop these merchants of death from promoting this epidemic, while at the same time raising awareness among the public on its risks towards society’s safety and security. We also educate the community on the negative impact that drugs have on the work and unity of families and community members.”

“The Abu Dhabi Police’s world-class training and development over the past few years and its accumulated expertise in combatting drugs, coupled with its achievements in this field, have significantly helped to limit the promotion and consumption of drugs across the country,” he added.

Colonel Al Junaibi stressed the necessity of social partnerships to fight drugs. He urged the public to express their interaction and contribution in spreading awareness on drugs. “Narcotics and psychotropic drugs are dangerous poisons that threaten lives and the future of our generations. Families should be aware of how to help children choose good company, utilize their time in useful activities, and help to grow their personalities to distinguish right from wrong,” he explained.

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Photo Caption:

Photo 1: Colonel Ojeil Ali Al Junaibi

Photo 2: At the opening ceremonies in Ghayathi

The Arabic-language text of this announcement is the official, authoritative version. Translations are provided as an accommodation only, and should be cross-referenced with the Arabic-language text, which is the only version of the text intended to have legal effect.

Contacts

Contacts:

The UAE Minister of Interior's General Secretariat, Tactical Affairs and Security Media Department

Abu Dhabi Police GHQ - Security Media

Chris Cron +971-(0)-50-908-5946

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