Saveetha School of Law

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Awareness Program on Unmasking the Danger: Exploring Drug Categories and Prevention measures at "Narcotic Control Bureau"

The event held at NCB Chennai Zone, Ayyapakam, was a comprehensive overview of the narcotics menace in India, presented by Mr. Venugopal, the zonal manager of NCB. He highlighted the trends, challenges, and impact of narcotics on society. The legislative framework and policy measures for narcotics control were discussed, along with the investigation, prosecution, and trial of narcotics cases.

The inspector of NCB addressed the challenges faced by the judiciary in handling narcotics-related cases and shared insights into international cooperation and best practices in combating narcotics trafficking. Additionally, drug rehabilitation and harm reduction approaches were also discussed.

A special address was given by the zonal director, focusing on enforcement and judiciary, specifically directed towards law students. The event was convened by Mrs. Vidyassri SP, HOD of the Business Law Department, Saveetha School of Law, and coordinated by Mangaiyarkarasi S on 26.07.2023. It served as an informative platform for students to understand the complexities of narcotics control and its impact on society.