Sunday 2 March 2008

My Island, My Life without drugs

A workshop has commenced in Addu Atoll named My Island My Life without drugs. The workshop is held jointly by National Narcotics Control Bureau, Youth Ministry and Maldives Customs. The workshop is aimed to seek out steps that may be implemented as immediate steps to prevent the spread of drug offences and illicit drugs use as well as steps that may be taken to solve the issues and problems that are faced by the community due to the actions of the drug offenders.

The workshop was inaugurated by Minister of State Principal Collector of Customs Ibrahim Rashaad. Speaking at the ceremony Principal Collector of Customs Rashaad said protecting the community from the clutches of drugs was a national responsibility and that each and every Maldivian citizen should work hand in hand to find a solution to this national concern.

The workshop was attended by members of Island Offices, various committees and associations of Addu Atoll.

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