Kohima: Kohima officials met Wednesday to tighten the net on local drug trafficking. Deputy Commissioner B Henok Buchem ordered departments to synchronize their efforts and sharpen their focus. He wants results, not just talk.
Drug inspectors gave the district pharmacies a clean bill of health for now. They checked 15 retailers and five wholesalers for proper storage and documentation. There are 70 retail shops and seven wholesalers operating across the district. Inspectors verified invoices, CCTV logs, and how shops dispose of expired goods.
The police report four recent arrests tied to drug cases. They set up Drug Intervention Programmes in every colony and marked specific spots as drug-free zones. Officers are worried about the spread of narcotics among school kids. They called for tougher awareness campaigns inside classrooms.
Detection remains a headache. Investigators struggle with long waits for lab results. The Drug Inspector noted, "Testing largely depends on the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), where reports often take several months due to limited resources, affecting timely investigations."
School officials are now handing out counseling to students caught using drugs. They are also cracking down on tobacco sellers operating near campus gates. Leaders continue to hunt for better ways to track traffickers and expand local rehab support.
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