Kolkata, June 27,2019

 

 

The Indian Coast Guard, North Eastern Region Kolkata, observed International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on Wednesday (June 26,2019) by organizing events to spread awareness.

 

An anti- drug awareness Road March by ICG personnel was organized from Coast Guard land, Rajarhat to Coast Guard Regional Headquarters (NE), Rajarhat with hoardings/ banners/ placards to promote the ill effects and dangers associated with drug abuse and illicit trafficking. The event attracted attention of the residents and visitors of Kolkata. Lectures on drug abuse by Regional Medical Officer and illicit trafficking by representatives from Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) were held at the regional headquarters.

 

The events were aimed at spreading the message among local populace towards awareness against drug abuse and illicit trafficking and to channelize the energy of the youth into positivity by emphasizing on sports and physical activities.

 

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