透过数据看中国禁毒成效 “上升”“下降”间筑牢全民禁毒防线

Group 1 - The overall trend of drug-related crimes in China is declining, with a 14% year-on-year decrease in arrests for drug crimes from January 2024 to May 2025, totaling over 53,000 arrests [1] - The number of prosecutions for drug crimes remained stable at approximately 65,000 during the same period [1] - There is an increased focus on punishing money laundering related to drug crimes, with over 700 arrests and 1,300 prosecutions, marking a 2.1% increase year-on-year [1] Group 2 - Guangzhou Customs destroyed approximately 129 kilograms of various smuggled drugs, which were seized from different channels over recent years [3] - Criminals often hide drugs in luggage or disguise them as everyday items like snacks or skincare products to evade detection [5] - A significant drug trafficking gang was dismantled by Kunming Railway Police, resulting in the arrest of 33 suspects and the seizure of 38.69 kilograms of methamphetamine [5] Group 3 - Chinese Coast Guard recently uncovered a major transnational drug case, seizing nearly 800 kilograms of ketamine disguised as tea leaves and arresting 9 suspects [7][9] - This operation successfully disrupted a drug trafficking route from the South China Sea to the mainland [9]