In the first months of 2018, the police force for drug-related crimes investigated and cracked down on various major, trans-provincial and transnational drug rings; removed hotspots of drugs; and stabilized security and order in key areas, contributing to ensuring political security and order, social safety of the country.
Speaking at the conference, Minister To Lam asked the police force for drug-related crimes to focus on training investigators, detectives and officers in charge of strategic advice.
He also urged the police force for drug-related crimes in general and leadership of the Department in particular to promote coordination with professional units of the MPS, competent forces of the Border Guard, Customs, Coast Guard and relevant agencies, and enhance the efficiency of international cooperation in prevention and fight against drug crimes.
Minister Lam also asked the Department to further promote communications and raise public awareness of harms of drugs, and mobilize them to join hands in preventing and fighting against crimes in general and drug-related crimes in particular.