Shillong (Meghalaya), Dec 17: In a significant boost to Meghalaya’s fight against drugs, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma inaugurated the Police Station of the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) at the Meghalaya Police Radio Organisation Training School, Golf Links here.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Deputy Chief Minister in-charge of Home, Prestone Tynsong, and Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister emphasized the government’s commitment to combating the growing drug menace in the state. “The situation is alarming, and we are on a war and a fight against drugs,” he said.
The Chief Minister highlighted the collaborative efforts of different departments to address the issue. “Different departments have collaborated to combat the challenges of drug menace, to choke supply chain, distribution network, health concerns, social aspect, and overall rehabilitation,” he added.
The newly inaugurated police station will serve as the main hub for monitoring and coordinating anti-narcotics efforts in the state.
