Pubdate: Sat, 08 Nov 2003 Source: Chiangmai Mail (Thailand) Copyright: 2003 Chiangmai Mail Contact: http://www.chiangmai-mail.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/3105 REWARDS OFFERED FOR DRUG INFORMATION 60-Day Countdown Produces Wallet-Jerk Response Phrae province has launched its strategic operation on drug suppression by providing cash rewards of 2,000 baht to anyone who gives information leading to the arrest of drug pushers or addicts during the drug elimination 60-day countdown for drug elimination. The assistant district chief officer, Samart Loypah presided over a meeting of the drug suppression unit of Phrae province, and said that during the 60-day countdown for drug elimination to celebrate His Majesty the King's birthday anniversary on December 5, the province is taking the elimination very seriously. They are keeping a lookout for drug dealers as well as addicts who they want to join the 'Return good citizens to a society' project. To achieve the excellent performances on drug suppression, 2,000 baht cash would be given to anyone assisting the team to capture Phrae's drug dealers and addicts. Five districts in the province, Wang Chin, Long, Nong Muang Khai, Soong Men, and Den Chai districts had clear records of drug dealers and addicts while other districts such as Ban Kok Nan Tha of Rong Kwang, Ban Mae Ram of Song, still have a problem regarding drugs and dealers.