Awareness campaign to be held at the Centre to mark International Day Against Drug Abuse

Ajman, UAE, June 25, 2008: The General Department of Ajman Police's Drug Enforcement Section, for the sixth consecutive year, are organising an anti-drugs awareness campaign by setting up a booth at Ajman's most popular shopping destination, Ajman City Centre. Coinciding with the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the booth will be set-up on June 26 to educate and inform visitors about the dangers of drugs.  

Jassim Al Khaja, General Manager, Ajman City Centre said, "We are happy that Ajman Police have once again chosen Ajman City Centre for this campaign. According to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), nearly 200 million people are using illicit drugs worldwide. An important step to counteract this problem is to educate people on the ill-effects of using drugs. We play an important role in our community; we receive a lot of residents and through this endeavour hope to achieve a society free of drug abuse."

Members of Ajman Police will be distributing leaflets and brochures to visitors that consist of detailed information that advocate "drugs mean your end...never start".

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About Ajman City Centre:
Conveniently located on Sheikh Zayed Street and just off Emirates Road, is the largest shopping mall in Ajman. The centre is at the heart of the community and offers customers a combined shopping and entertainment experience close to home. The centre originally opened in December 1998 with 46 stores. It has since added a further 22 stores, and increased its total retail area to over 37,000 sqm. The Centre prides itself on convenience, friendly service, and value. Ajman City Centre houses a 6-screen CineStar cinema, 16 multi-cuisine restaurants and food outlets and Magic Planet - the ever popular entertainment destination for families.

For more information, please contact:
Helen Ross
Komal Manglani
Polaris Public Relations
P. O. Box 32838
Dubai
UAE
Tel: +9714-3415555
Fax: +9714-3415588
Email: h.ross@polaris-me.com
Email: k.manglani@polaris-me.com

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