PHUKET: There has been a noticeable increase in the use of drugs, including methamphetamine (ya bah), crystal meth (ya ice) and heroin, across Phuket, especially among labourers on the island.
The revelation came at a meeting of the Phuket Provincial Narcotics Control Board Meeting and the subcommittees chaired by Phuket Vice Governor Anupap Rodkwan Yodrabam yesterday (July 27).
Also present was Phuket Provincial Police Deputy Commander Col Kittipong Klaikaew, who has previously served as Skahu Police Chief and Wichit Police Chief.
The meeting was held to follow up on the performance of the prevention and solution of drug problems in Phuket, said an official report of the meeting.
The drug situation in Phuket is considered to still be an “ongoing outbreak… There is an increase in the use of drugs… The drug situation in Phuket has found an outbreak among more groups of labourers,” the report said.
Law enforcement will continue its focus on intercepting drugs being smuggled into Phuket by land, sea and air.
In addition, social organisation projects will be held focusing on educational institutions and teacher care activities, and outreach programmes will expand to include drug problem solving activities in the workplace, the report said.
Measures to prevent and suppress the use of drugs will continue, including addiction treatment measures, the report noted.
