Dubai Police: Fighting drugs requires joint security and community efforts

Dubai Police: Fighting drugs requires joint security and community efforts

The Dubai Police reaffirmed its permanent commitment to the vital role of educating society about the dangers of drugs and their prevention, stating that the fight against drugs is not a task limited to legal and security measures, but requires joint efforts within a joint work system in which. roles are integrated to include all segments of society.

This was at the end of the World Anti-Drug Day exhibition organized by the Dubai Police under the patronage of Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri under the slogan “My Family… My Biggest…”. Wealth” at Dubai Mall.

In particular, the Assistant to the Commander-in-Chief for Criminal Investigation Affairs, Senior Senior Expert Khalil Ibrahim Al Mansouri, witnessed the conclusion of the exhibition activity, in collaboration with the Dubai Community Development Authority, Dubai Customs, Irada Center, Dubai Development Authority. Treatment and Rehabilitation in Dubai The National Treatment and Rehabilitation Center by the Health Authority, Al Ameen Services and Emirates Health Services Corporation, in addition to The Dubai Mall.

Major General Khalil Al Mansouri stressed the continuous commitment of the Dubai Police to the essential role of educating the society about the dangers of drugs and their prevention, especially since the fight against drugs is not a task limited to legal and security measures, but also requires joint efforts and a system of working together, in which to include all parts of society where the roles are integrated. He added: “We believe that awareness and education are an essential step to protect society from the evil of drugs. From this point of view, the police and security services are working to implement comprehensive awareness campaigns aimed at all sectors of society, including young people and families. , the social and economic damage of drugs, and to provide individuals with the necessary knowledge so that they do not fall into the trap of addiction.

On the other hand, Major General Eid Muhammad Thani Hareb, director of the General Administration of Drug Control, said that the General Administration, represented by the Hemaya International Center, has a close collaboration with education, health and social institutions to provide integrated prevention and awareness programs. We believe that the role of the family is the main focus to protect children from falling into the trap of abuse, so Dubai Police participates, through exhibitions and events, with partners, to highlight ways of prevention and awareness, treatment programs and community support programs. Apart from the communication channels with the Dubai Police, Notices to provide information are strictly confidential.

Regarding the knowledge of Article 89 of the 2021 Federal Law (30) to combat narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, Brigadier Khalid bin Muwaiza, Deputy Director of the General Department of Narcotics Control, confirmed that this exhibition falls within the context. The awareness efforts of the Dubai Anti-Narcotics Police, which are enthusiastic. There he offers lectures, workshops and awareness-raising films, emphasizing and at the same time highlighting the serious damage that drugs cause to the individual, family and society. time article (89), which exempts the user from accountability or punishment in specific cases, since the article stipulates that no criminal proceedings will be brought against the user. or to the police before starting the arrest, or before the arrest order is issued, requesting to receive treatment in the unit, it will be. placed there until the Unit decides to take it out.

This legal article emphasizes a second chance for all those who have fallen into the trap of addiction, to receive help and treatment, to get back on the right path and to be an active person in society.

The Community Development Authority was involved in providing awareness workshops and talks to families on how to avoid the dangers of drugs and how to prevent them, while Dubai Customs provided awareness workshops on the dangers of using other people’s luggage while travelling. The Irada Center for Treatment and Rehabilitation in Dubai and the National Center for Treatment and Rehabilitation reviewed several specialized treatment programs.

The Health Authority has offered awareness workshops to parents about the harmful effects of drugs. The Secretarial Service reviewed its role and communication channels, the Emirates Health Services Corporation explained the importance of the psychological aspect and its role in treating addiction, and the Criminal Investigation Department explained the E-Crime platform. , to report electronic crimes and to raise awareness about the correct management of anonymous emails and report through the platform.

The Positive Spirit Council and the Dubai Police People’s Determination Council also participated in organizing events including a free children’s studio, entertainment competitions, sign language awareness talks and the participation of Mansour police.

In conclusion, the senior expert Khalil Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Commander-in-Chief of Criminal Investigative Affairs, honored the strategic partners.

Major General Khalil Al Mansouri:

• In our opinion, awareness and education are an essential step to protect society from the evil of drugs.