The Excise department has kicked off round-the-clock surveillance to check production, distribution and smuggling of spurious liquor, illegal sale of tobacco products, and substance abuse in the capital district in connection with Onam.
The district-level people’s committee reviewed the prevention activities taken up by the department and awareness programmes taken up under the Vimukthi mission. The meeting, chaired by District Collector Geromic George, decided to intensify steps against intoxicants.
A control room has been set up at the district office of the Excise department to monitor substance abuse and sale of illegal items. The public can call 0471-2473149 for registering complaints.
