20.3% decrease in drug users in China by end of 2023, with a 7.6% increase in abstinence and 25.9 tonnes of drugs seized.
China's National Narcotics Control Commission reports a 20.3% drop in drug users to 896,000 by the end of 2023, along with a 7.6% increase in those who abstained from drug use for three years. The report highlights 42,000 drug-related criminal cases, 65,000 suspects apprehended, and 25.9 tonnes of drugs seized. Precursor chemicals increased by 42.2% to 938.5 tonnes, prompting stricter controls in 2024.
June 19, 2024
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