ONCB WARN OF NEW DRUGS IN TOWN

Sniffers, snorters and shooters a worry

Pittaya Jinawat, Office of Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) northern director,
has announced a warning to the public to be aware of new drugs being brought
into the local area. He said the drugs, like cocaine and crack cocaine, are
likely to be used by youth groups and visitors to Thailand.

He said that drug use in the 17 northern provinces has been drastically
decreased, but it's not the end of the drug suppression yet. Drugs like ya
ba, opium and heroin are still being smuggled from border areas of Chiang
Mai, Chiang Rai, Mae Hong Son, and Tak provinces.

ONCB and the Provincial Police Bureaus 5 and 6, together with police forces
from Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Mae Hong Son, are continuing with close
supervision and sting operations covering 100 targeted areas.