Nagaland Excise department observes ‘Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking’

DIMAPUR — The Commissioner of Excise and all rank and file of State Excise Department joined the nation in commemorating “International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking” on June 26 at its directorate on the theme “Breaking the chains: prevention, treatment and recovery for all.”

An update from the department stated that the programme saw the attendance of the Lead Public Prosecutor of Dimapur Court, Temsunaro Jamir, and Superintendent of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Dimapur Field Unit, Lhunkholal.

The joint commissioner of Excise (Narcotic Cell), S Phyobemo Kikon, who chaired the programme, highlighted the history of the day and how it came into being.

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It stated that the Commissioner of Excise exhorted the gathering and congratulated the department field officials on the seizures and arrests and also encouraged them to improve their field activities. He also led the gathering in taking the pledge against drug abuse illicit traffickers and smugglers.

The presentation and vote of thanks was said by the additional commissioner of Excise, S Chanlei Angh.

The second session saw a presentation by Lhunkholal on the topic “Recent drug trafficking scenario in the NE region” and a presentation by Temsunaro Jamir on the topic “Insight into the new criminal laws relevant to enforcement agencies and also on mandatory provisions of the NDPS Act.”

The programme concluded with concluding remarks said by Osenrhoni Kikon, deputy superintendent of Excise (Narcotic Cell).