Beijing hits drugs, betting, hookers
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May 25, 2010, Tuesday
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POLICE in Beijing launched a crackdown on drugs, gambling and prostitution yesterday to clean up the city.
"During the drive, we will crack down hard on organized crime behind all those social evils," said He Angang, of the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau.
Local police have detained 111 suspects and sealed off 33 entertainment venues since April 11, when a special campaign against prostitution started. Police decided to expand the campaign to drugs and gambling with the approach of the June 26 International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking and June 11 opening of the FIFA World Cup in South Africa, He said.
"The campaign of the 'three crackdowns' is to eradicate all social evils that go against the city's endeavors to build a global metropolis, and advocate a healthy, civilized and high-minded lifestyle," he said.
"During the drive, we will crack down hard on organized crime behind all those social evils," said He Angang, of the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau.
Local police have detained 111 suspects and sealed off 33 entertainment venues since April 11, when a special campaign against prostitution started. Police decided to expand the campaign to drugs and gambling with the approach of the June 26 International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking and June 11 opening of the FIFA World Cup in South Africa, He said.
"The campaign of the 'three crackdowns' is to eradicate all social evils that go against the city's endeavors to build a global metropolis, and advocate a healthy, civilized and high-minded lifestyle," he said.
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