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PICS drug and gang free communities rally receives positive response

Darpan News Desk Darpan, 19 Aug, 2021 03:27 PM

PICS drug and gang free communities car rally received a very positive response from the community. The event kicked off at the PICS office at 9am and made stops at City Hall in Surrey, at local politicians offices, and at local schools.

LA Matheson Secondary School Teacher Annie O Hana delivered a powerful message on the importance of Surrey not being targeted when it comes to drugs and gangs and the issue not being just a Surrey problem but a global problem.

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The event wrapped up at Bear Creek Park in Surrey with a walk. Media, local politicans, CrimeStoppers along with Surrey's Anti-Gang Task Force was also present.

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Darpan Magazine was proud to be part of this initiative as a media partner in helping spread awareness and educate the greater society on the dangers of gang life.

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