Drug use in workplace a grave concern

Johor Baru North OCPD Asst Comm Mohd Taib Ahmad (second from left) showing the seized drugs during the press conference in Johor Baru on Oct 22.

DRUG addiction and drug offences are undoubtedly serious among the younger generation. It appears to be generally on the increase, at least from what one can gather from the coverage given to these matters in the mass media (pic).

A person who deals with dangerous drugs (trafficker) or is presumed to have possession and control over the dangerous drugs may be arrested and charged in court pursuant to the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which currently provides for mandatory sentences of death, life imprisonment and caning. The level of punishment is determined in accordance with the type and quantity of drugs.