{{Police in the Eastern Province has reported 330 cases of drug abuse from January to June 2013.}}
Eastern Region Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Erick Mutsinzi said there is an increase in drug abuse in the region.
Mutsinzi made the remarks yesterday while addressing more than 300 women from all the seven districts of the Eastern Province.
He told the gathering that GBV cases are also increasing; at least 64 of GBV and 44 cases of defilement were reported between January and June 2013.
Such issues were part of the discussion which was chaired by the governor, Madame Odette Uwamariya.
Crime prevention and environmental conservation were also issues discussed.
In regard to GBV prevention, Mutsinzi said Rwanda National Police will invest in infrastructure and create mechanisms to combat the crimes.
He referred to Isange One Stop Center as a vivid example. The center offers Medical, legal and counseling services to victims.
RNP
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