Despite efforts to educate the public by the Bhutan Narcotic Control Agency, 32 related tobacco cases were filed in November last year. The cases resulted in arrest of 45 people. Not a single case of acquittal has been reported.
Over 68,300 sticks of cigarettes, over 23,600 sticks of Bidis and over 400 kilograms of products were seized in November last year.
The Official of Bhutan Narcotic Control Agency said it has become important for media agencies to actively engage in informing the general public on tobacco laws as part of official social responsibility. The official media advocacy would ultimately reduce people from indulging in illegal possession, transport, supply, distribute or sale of tobacco products.
