Prescription Drugs an increasing problem for local police

Alcohol is still the drug of choice in Kenora, but that's slowly starting to

change.

Inspector Dave Lucas says they are seeing an increase in the trafficking

of prescription drugs in the community.

Lucas says the OPP Street Crimes Unit and Joint Force Drug Unit met with local pharmasists last month to discuss the problem.

He says another meeting is planned in the new year to look at strategies

for combatting the trafficking in prescription drugs.

This time they hope to involve local doctors as well.