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Andhra Pradesh Campaign Urges Society to Unite Against Drug Abuse

Andhra Pradesh Campaign Urges Society to Unite Against Drug Abuse
Society Must Unite to Fight Drug Abuse: EAGLE Chief · deccanchronicle.com

AP EAGLE chief Aake Ravikrishna said everyone should work together to stop drug abuse.

He made the appeal at an awareness programme in Andhra Pradesh.

The campaign is called “Break the Silence.”

It aims to teach young people about the dangers of drugs.

Officials warned that some students can move from using drugs to selling them.

Several EAGLE operations are being used to find drug hotspots and trafficking routes.

One operation focuses on schools and colleges, while another watches prescription drug sales.

EAGLE is also working to stop cannabis farming and help affected farmers find other work.

The Indian Red Cross Society and EAGLE plan to create anti-drug clubs in schools and colleges.

Key facts

Campaign
“Break the Silence”
Organisers
Indian Red Cross Society and EAGLE
Students targeted
Nearly 70 lakh students in the state
Drug hotspots identified
More than 80 through Operation Vajra Prahar
Preventive detentions
169 people
Assets seized or attached
₹10.18 crore
Public tip line
1972

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