Rawalpindi Police organize an awareness walk on Adiala Road, urging citizens to help prevent vaping and drug abuse as more than 1,800 alleged drug suppliers have been arrested this year.
RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi Police have launched an awareness campaign against vaping and drug abuse, organizing a walk on Adiala Road to educate citizens, particularly young people, about the harmful effects of these substances and the importance of preventing their use.
The awareness walk was attended by the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Sadar, police officers and personnel, representatives of the traders’ association, members of civil society and local residents.
According to the police, the initiative aimed to raise awareness among the public, especially the younger generation, about the risks associated with vaping and drug abuse and to encourage collective efforts to discourage their use.
Police officials urged citizens to support law enforcement agencies in the fight against vaping and narcotics by helping discourage their consumption and reporting activities involving their sale and distribution.
The police also reiterated that the sale and purchase of vapes are prohibited, warning that action would be taken against individuals found involved in the illegal trade.
Meanwhile, Rawalpindi Police said their crackdown against drug suppliers was continuing across the city, with more than 1,800 alleged drug suppliers arrested and sent to jail during the current year.
According to the police, substantial quantities of narcotics were also recovered from those arrested during enforcement operations.
Officials said the campaign against vaping and drugs was being intensified, with further efforts underway to curb the supply and sale of prohibited substances.
The police emphasized the importance of public cooperation in addressing the issue, particularly to protect young people from the risks associated with substance abuse.
The awareness initiative on Adiala Road reflects the police’s efforts to combine enforcement measures with public outreach, encouraging traders, civil society representatives and residents to play an active role in discouraging vaping and drug-related activities.
Rawalpindi Police said their crackdown against narcotics would continue alongside awareness initiatives aimed at strengthening community participation in preventing drug abuse.
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