最高法：毒品犯罪案件数量呈下降趋势 严惩新型毒品犯罪

Core Points - The Supreme People's Court held a press conference to discuss the anti-drug efforts and the effectiveness of measures against new types of drug crimes in 2024 [1] - In 2024, courts nationwide concluded 35,859 drug crime cases in the first instance [1] - From January to May 2025, courts concluded 9,343 drug crime cases, representing a year-on-year decrease of 29.31% [1] - Over the past decade, the overall number of drug crime cases has shown a declining trend, indicating an improvement in the drug situation [1] - However, new types of drug crimes are increasingly prominent, with a rapid growth rate that surpasses traditional drug crime cases [1] - There is a noticeable trend of younger demographics involved in drug abuse and criminal activities [1]