Narcotics problems rise

THE number of youngsters abusing drugs has risen over the past three years.

In a written reply to Meeting Point legislator Tik Chi-yuen, Secretary for Security Alistair Asprey said 3,028 people aged below 21 reported to the Central Registry of Drug Abuse last year, compared with 1,958 in 1992 and 1,405 in 1991.

He said the Government planned to prevent illegal sales of controlled drugs.