Transport firms targeted in anti-drug drive

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2 October 2017
The Transport Minister has asked all transport companies to instruct their drivers not to use drugs and to stick anti-drug stickers on their trucks as part of a ministry campaign to curb drug use in the industry.

According to a directive from Transport Minister Sun Chanthol on Friday, the campaign will help reduce traffic accidents caused by the use of illicit drugs.

Mr Chanthol asked transport companies to ensure their drivers are not using marijuana, morphine, heroin, cocaine or crystal meth.

“The ministry strongly hopes that transport company managers will instruct their drivers not to use illicit drugs, drive morally, respect traffic laws and to know about the campaign against illegal drugs,” the directive said...
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/5084019/tra ... rug-drive/
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I only roll in the 18 wheeler while on PCP, so looks like I'm in the clear!
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I hope they don't ban the drivers from using anabolic steroids in case they have an accident and need to flee the scene like Usain Bolt.
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prahocalypse now wrote: Mon Oct 02, 2017 1:20 pm I hope they don't ban the drivers from using anabolic steroids in case they have an accident and need to flee the scene like Usain Bolt.
You meant Ben Johnson I think.
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Or that black Gay fellow.
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I've sometimes wondered if illegal drugs or shipped as cargo on local buses from one provide to another. It would seem that a securely wrapped package or packages wouldn't arouse much suspicion in the absence of drug sniffing canines.
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