Longleng district Enforcement squad team, under National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) COPTA Act 2003 and Child Right Protection, conducted surprise raid on sales of tobacco products within Longleng town on May 8.
According to DPRO Longleng, the district enforcement squad team was led by EAC Longleng, Dr. Samuel Konyak, District Nodel Officer NTCP, Longleng, Dr. Bongau Phom and SDPO Longleng, Bunglang Chang.
The release added that seized tobacco products were burnt at DC office premises in presence of District Administration, Medical Department and DEF Longleng.
A total of 25 shops were penalized and were imposed a fine during the raid.
