IT is very sad to hear that in 2016, the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) recorded a total of 30,847 drug addicts, an increase in number from the 26,668 in 2015. It is estimated that Malaysia currently records an average of 70 new drug addicts daily.
The Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation revealed that 70% of snatch theft cases reported nationwide involved drug addicts and, according to Prisons Department records, 55.4% of the inmates in 2015 were drug offenders.
Already a subscriber? Log in
Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access
Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Unlimited access with perks.
