Group 1 - Liu Wei, the former deputy captain of the anti-drug police in Shenyang, was sentenced to three and a half years in prison for drug smuggling, with a fine of 50,000 RMB, and he plans to appeal the verdict [1] - The case involved Liu Wei using special personnel to illegally contact a drug dealer in Thailand and receiving packages containing marijuana at the police station [1] - A total of 1,512.34 grams of marijuana leaves were seized from the packages, which tested positive for tetrahydrocannabinol [1] Group 2 - Beijing police have intensified efforts to manage drone flight safety, resulting in the investigation of 51 cases of illegal drone flights and the administrative punishment of 49 individuals [2] - The government issued a notice on August 3, 2023, establishing controlled airspace for unmanned aerial vehicles, which has led to increased enforcement actions [2] Group 3 - In Hunan, a conflict arose over the pricing of bottled liquefied gas, leading to damage to advertising boards, with local authorities confirming the incident and stating that market prices are regulated by supply and demand [3] - The local government has committed to strengthening market supervision and addressing illegal activities in the gas sales sector [3] Group 4 - In Guangxi, a man was arrested for attempting to poison a 220-year-old ancient tree to improve the lighting in his home, using a toxic substance purchased online [4] - The case highlights the legal consequences of harming protected natural resources [4] Group 5 - In Yunnan, a scenic area faced backlash over controversial art installations, prompting the removal of certain pieces deemed inappropriate by the public [5] - The management of the site acknowledged the feedback and expressed intentions to improve visitor experiences [5] Group 6 - In Shenzhen, a report surfaced of a customer finding numerous insects in a bowl of noodles at a restaurant, leading to an investigation by market supervision authorities [6] - The restaurant claimed the insects were from a condiment, and corrective measures are being implemented [6] Group 7 - Chongqing has established a seven-level disaster relief material guarantee system, ensuring that emergency supplies can be delivered anywhere in the city within six hours [7] - The city has increased its regular stock of disaster relief materials by nearly 30% compared to the end of the previous five-year plan, aiming to support 100,000 disaster-affected individuals [7]