China News Service, March 15th. Zhang Ming, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Security, pointed out on the 15th that in 2020, my country's anti-drug struggle will progress steadily and the trend will continue to consolidate.
Domestic large-scale drug production activities have shrunk sharply, and the trend of high incidence of drug crimes has been curbed.
A total of 64,000 drug cases were cracked across the country, 92,000 suspects were arrested, and more than 55 tons of drugs were confiscated, down 22.9%, 18.6%, and 14.8% respectively.
427,000 drug addicts were seized, a year-on-year decrease of 30.8%.
Data map: The scene of concentrated destruction of drugs.
Photo by Chen Chao
The Ministry of Public Security held a press conference today. Some reporters asked, what achievements have been made in China's anti-drug work in 2020?
In 2021, what other measures are worth looking forward to?
"One-time drug use regret for life." Zhang Ming said that in recent years, there have indeed been individual public figures and entertainers who have been dealt with by the public security organs for drug-related crimes and crimes. Not only have individuals paid a heavy price for this, but they have also loved them. The "fans" especially the teenagers brought wrong demonstrations.
To this end, the National Narcotics Control Office, in conjunction with the departments of culture, press and publication, radio and television, has repeatedly imposed strict regulations on the use of drug-related social public figures, entertainers and their works, and issued relevant penalties.
It is hoped that relevant personnel will abide by laws and regulations, respect social ethics, and care for their own image, and truly win the love and respect of "fans" through virtue and art.
Zhang Ming introduced that in 2020, the situation in my country's anti-drug struggle will be steady and progress, and the trend will continue to consolidate.
Domestic large-scale drug production activities have shrunk sharply, and the trend of high incidence of drug crimes has been curbed.
A total of 64,000 drug cases were cracked across the country, 92,000 suspects were arrested, and more than 55 tons of drugs were confiscated, down 22.9%, 18.6%, and 14.8% respectively.
427,000 drug addicts were seized, a year-on-year decrease of 30.8%.
At the same time, the key anti-drug rectification has achieved remarkable results. The serious drug problem in 34 counties (cities, districts) has been fundamentally reversed; the effect of drug rehabilitation has continued to consolidate, and nearly 3 million relapsers have not been found after three years of abstinence.
The people's awareness of drug control, especially the youth, has been significantly improved, and the application of the national youth drug prevention education digital platform has been promoted. There are more than 230,000 schools across the country with more than 98.89 million students registered to study.
In addition, a national youth anti-drug knowledge contest was held. More than 213,000 schools and more than 88.99 million students participated in the country, which drew the attention of 150 million people from all walks of life. The number of newly discovered drug users under the age of 35 decreased by 31.5% year-on-year.
The survey results of the National Bureau of Statistics showed that the average satisfaction of the people in drug control work across the country reached 96.96%.
Zhang Ming said that in 2021, the national public security organs will strengthen the implementation of anti-drug work responsibilities, focus on solving prominent drug problems, promote special actions, organize rural drug problem management, deepen "safe care" operations, combat new drug crimes, and deepen the people, especially Young people’s awareness of the dangers of drug abuse has continuously promoted the People’s War Against Drugs to achieve new results.
"Drug control is the common responsibility of the whole society, and reporting drug-related illegal and criminal activities is the obligation of every one of our citizens. Let us all join hands to build the Great Wall of Drug Control." Zhang Ming said.