In Kelantan, even 9-year-olds are starting to take drugs


KOTA BARU (Bernama): Primary schoolchildren have become the latest target of drug dealers in the state, said Kelantan National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) director Rohayu Ahmad.

Rohayu said the disturbing trend began in 2015 and there has been an increase in the number of younger children who are being lured into drug addiction.

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