China prosecutes 467,000 people for drug crimes in past 5 yrs, down 33% year-on-year, reflecting efficient control
China has prosecuted a total of 467,000 individuals for drug-related crimes in the past five years, presenting a 33 percent year-on-year decrease, the Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP) said on Sunday, noting that the decline in arrest and prosecution indicates the effectiveness of anti-drug efforts and the successful containment of the rising trend of drug-related crimes.