Amman, Nov. 11 (Petra) -- The Anti-Narcotics Department (AND) has dealt with 108 cases nationwide in the 15th week of its crackdown against crystal meth, arresting 58 dealers and traffickers, the Public Security Directorate (PSD) spokesperson announced.

In its announcement, the PSD said the cases included 40 involving trafficking and promotion of crystal and 68 involving use.

In the remaining cases, the police agents arrested 114 users of the substance and seized quantities of crystal from those arrested suspects.

The spokesperson said the campaign continues "firmly" to achieve its goals of raising awareness about the substance and pursuing anyone who deals in it.

As for its hazards, he said the substance causes death among users or leads to heinous crimes that threaten society and safety of its members.

He renewed his call on the public to carry out their humanitarian and social duty and report any information without hesitation about any person or the substance through the unified emergency number, 911.

He said reports will be handled with "utmost confidentiality and seriousness." //Petra// NQ