Riau islands flooded with drugs

PEKANBARU, Riau: A Riau Provincial Legislature report says the Riau islands are swamped with drugs.

The report, released Friday, said drugs-related cases had increased up to 63 percent in the past year.

Legislators urged the public and local non-governmental organizations to address the problem through intervention and prevention programs. It said that the programs should involve families and individuals, especially the young.

The report said alcohol consumption had also increased in the province, especially among teenagers.

It urged relevant local authorities to increase control over the distribution of alcohol, particularly in amusement centers. --Antara