BANGKOK, 5 May 2012 – The Secretary-General of the Office of Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has expressed satisfaction with the agency’s performance in drug suppression, while announcing that an event will be held in honour of HM Queen Sirikit on 26th June, or the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
ONCB Secretary-General Pol. Gen. Adul Sangsingkaew has reported that the agency has, so far, siezed 53 million amphetamine tablets, 1 billion kg. of crystal meth, 4 million drug-precursor tablets, and 1 billion kg. of cannabis; totaling over 200,000 cases altogether. He added that the ONCB will reinforce its strategies even further to annihilate narcotics in Thailand.
Meanwhile, Pol. Gen. Adul has also announced that the ONCB will join hands with relevant agencies to hold an event under the name of “Power of the Land to Win over Illicit Drugs in honour of HM the Queen’s 80th birthday” on the occasion of the United Nation’s International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, which falls on 26th June.
The event will include activities such as the burning of confiscated drugs, an anti-drug campaign, and rehabilitation for drug addicts. The ONCB, thus, invites the general public to join in the celebration and collaborate in the nation’s efforts to eradicate drugs from the Thai society.
