The merger of the Narcotics Intelligence Bureau (NIB) with the Prohibition Enforcement Wing (PEW) has given an impetus to the ongoing Drive Against Drugs (DAD) of the Tamil Nadu police. Hundreds of PEW personnel will now join the drive across the State, with more focus on eradicating the menace in educational institutions.
The merger of the two police units was announced by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin in the Assembly. Additional Director-General of Police, Crime, Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal, has instructed police personnel in both the units to work in unison to achieve the goal of completely eradicating the supply, sale and consumption of drugs. A special emphasis would be laid on schools and colleges to ensure that students do not get trapped in the cycle of drug abuse.
