Sharjah: Colonel Sultan Al Ghazal, Director of the Anti-Narcotics Department at Sharjah Police General Command, announced the wrap-up of the anti-drug awareness platform hosted by Sharjah Police at City Centre Al Zahia.

The initiative, designed to elevate public understanding of the perils of narcotics, effectively achieved its goals by drawing a massive crowd of visitors and surpassing forecasts in instructing the community about new variants of drugs, their consumption techniques, and the initial indicators of substance abuse.

Emphasis on prevention and early intervention

In a statement to MAA GULF News, Colonel Al Ghazal noted that the platform, run in collaboration with the strategic partners of Sharjah Police, successfully engaged residents throughout the UAE and its different emirates. He emphasised the critical value of preventative education and the early identification of drug use prior to the onset of addiction, which allows for prompt intervention and minimises the destructive consequences on individuals, families, and the wider community.