China vows further crackdown against drugs

State councilor Zhao Kezhi on Tuesday stressed a further crackdown on drug-related crimes, improvements to the system to regulate and control drugs, and implementation of the duties of drug control.

Seized bags of crystal methamphetamine, part of a haul of 32kg of methamphetamine that was busted in a raid at a flat in Hong Kong's northern town of Yuen Long on 11 May 2018, are displayed during a Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department press conference in Hong Kong, China, 13 May 2018. [Photo: IC]

During a video conference, Zhao, also director of the China National Narcotic Control Commission, required the continuance of campaigns to stop the crime of producing and selling drugs, as well as help drug addicts and control items related to drug production.

He also called for building several systems to fight against drugs, including anti-drug promotion and a global cooperation system for drug control.

A nationwide summer campaign against drugs has started this month, during which areas with drug problems will be examined and evaluated.