In the past four months, four people have voluntarily surrendered to the Central Narcotics Bureau for their drug-related activities, which took observers by surprise, but which they said was a good sign that addicts are willing to come forward to seek help.
The Ministry of Home Affairs gave the figure last week in response to The Straits Times' queries about the recent changes to the Misuse of Drugs Act that included the new surrender opportunity for drug abusers.
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