JEDDAH: The General Directorate of Narcotics Control organized an exhibition in Makkah on Sunday to raise awareness about the dangers of drugs and their impact on individuals and society.  The event was held with the participation of the assistant commander of the Royal Guard in Makkah, Maj. Gen. Sulaiman bin Fahd Al-Huthaili. The commander of the Royal Guard’s 4th Security and Protection Battalion in Makkah, Adm. Khalid bin Ali Al-Akla, said: “Drugs today are the biggest threat to the youth. We have to stand united in the face of this destructive phenomenon, and fight it with all force and resolve through all the means possible in order to protect young people, who are at the center of the development process at all levels and represent the future leaders of our nation.” The assistant director of drug control in Makkah, Adm. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Qurni, said: “Field work carried out by the directorate is accompanied by preventive measures aimed at raising awareness and protecting society.” He added: “This exhibition … reflects the keenness of the Royal Guard in Makkah to clarify the impact of drugs on the minds and bodies of individuals.”  He said the directorate “is ready to cooperate with all parties to eradicate this pandemic.” Attendees visited the exhibition’s pavilions, where they were briefed on the various preventive programs being implemented.