Indirectly criticising MP Nalin Kumar Kateel for his criticism of the State on cannabis sale, Mr. Rai said sale and consumption of cannabis has been a concern in the district for several years. Apart from booking cases, the wing is also involved in creating awareness among students about narcotic drugs prevention. Mr. Rai said he has asked police to have regular interaction with Assistant Drug Controller, Excise Department and Revenue Department personnel regarding sale of cannabis and other narcotic drugs. Mr. Rai said the new narcotic and economic offences wing in the city police commissionerate and the district police was working since July. Mr. Suresh said of the 11 repeat offenders of sale of cannabis, one was booked last year under the Goonda Act.
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