Pubdate: Thu, 26 May 2005
Source: China Daily (China)
Contact:   http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/
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PUBLIC HELPS FIGHT DRUG CRIMES

A senior official says China's law enforcement departments have successfully
mobilized ordinary citizens in the fight against drugs.

China has solved 24,000 cases of drug-related crimes in the first four
months this year, thanks to active participation from the general public in
the anti-drug campaign.

A senior official from the National Narcotics Control Commission, Yang
Fengrui said China's law enforcement departments have successfully mobilized
ordinary citizens in the fight against drugs.

He said about 20,000 drug criminals have been captured and more than 3,800
kilograms of heroin have been confiscated between January and April.

The official notes, however, the campaign against drugs remains tough for
China, and anti-drug departments will continue to call on people's
participation to prevent drug-related crimes. 
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