In order to commemorate the 179th anniversary of Destruction of opium at Humen, Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department and other related departments held an event called “Health Life without Drugs” at Humen Town, Dongguan on June 3rd.

The event "Health Life without Drugs” held at Humen Town, Dongguan on June 3rd. (Photo: Steven Yuen)

At site of the Destruction of Opium at Humen, over 1,200 volunteers, youths and students learned drug harms through exhibitions and interactive games.

Youths and students learned drug harms through exhibitions and interactive games. (Photo: Steven Yuen)

Moreover, a batch of drugs was destroyed publicly.

“Guangdong always pay high attention in prohibition of drugs and vows to create a drug-free environment for citizens,” said Lin Weixiong, Director General of Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department.

According to Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department, more than 2,700 drug-related cases have been solved from January to March, while 4.1 tons of drugs have been seized.