Lainya County authorities on Tuesday arrested 38 people suspected of drug consumption following a local order from the county authority against drug users.
A joint military force arrested the suspects at around 11:00 PM.The suspects that included 32 boys and six girls spent the night in police custody and later were presented to court for judgment.
Lainya County Commissioner Huda Micah Laila said the suspects should be fined to reduce drugs’ consumption in the area.
She appreciated the operation force headed by First Lieutenant Martin Wani because drug abuse is misleading the young generation.
Commissioner Micah urged the county law enforcement agents to work hard to reduce drug abuse.