Tamar police launch awareness drive against illegal opium cultivation

The Tamar police on Monday conducted an awareness campaign against illegal opium cultivation, urging villagers to stay away from the illicit crop and alert authorities about any such activity in their surroundings.

The campaign, conducted on the directions of the Senior Superintendent of Police, was held at a high school in Lungtu, where police officials interacted with students and local residents and explained the legal, social and economic consequences of opium cultivation.

Officials told villagers that cultivating opium illegally is a criminal offence and can have serious repercussions beyond the legal consequences, including adverse effects on families and the wider community.

The police appealed to residents not to engage in illegal opium cultivation under any circumstances and to immediately inform the police or administration if they notice such activities in their area.

Students were also urged to stay away from intoxicating substances and play an active role in spreading awareness about the harmful effects of drug abuse among their families and communities.

Police officials stressed that public participation is essential to tackling the spread of narcotics and preventing the cultivation of illicit crops.

According to the police, the campaign is aimed at strengthening efforts to curb illegal opium cultivation in the Tamar area, improving awareness of the legal and social consequences and encouraging greater community participation in efforts to promote a drug-free society.