Riau islands flooded with drugs

Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

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

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