Last chance for drug offenders

PHUKET TOWN: Police have given drug dealers and addicts until February 15 to surrender in the face of the national crackdown on illegal drugs. The leeway in the campaign was announced by Pol Col Paween Pongsirin, Superintendent of Phuket Town Police Station, and Phuket Town District Chief Weerawat Janpan, who said the dealers would have a chance to be converted and the addicts would be weaned off their habits. Dealers who wish to surrender can contact K. Weerawat at 076-211171, 076-217597 or 01-8965401, or Col Paween at 076-216856, 076-220848 or 01-8936083. Pol Col Sati Malakanont of Chalong Police Station can be contacted at 076-381971, 076-381247 or 01-6778833. Governor CEO Pongpayome Vasaputi, who is leading the anti-drug drive in Phuket, has also urged addicts and dealers to turn themselves in. Addicts can contact the Phuket Town District Office, the Governor’s office, Phuket Town Police Station, Chalong Police Station, Phuket Public Health Office or their nearest public health center.