China Cracks Down on Drug-Laced E-Cigarettes
In response to the rising abuse of drug-laced e-cigarettes among young people, the China National Narcotics Control Committee, the Ministry of Public Security, and the State Tobacco Monopoly Administration have jointly issued a guideline to intensify the crackdown on these illegal activities.
The guideline aims to strengthen efforts against drug-laced and prohibited substance-containing e-cigarettes and bolster inter-agency cooperation for a systematic resolution of the issue. The abuse of "getting high e-cigarettes," which contain new drugs and substitute substances such as etonitazene and synthetic cannabinoids, is rapidly spreading among teenagers, posing severe risks to public health, particularly to young people.
The guideline outlines the need for clear responsibilities across narcotics control offices, public security agencies, and tobacco monopoly departments at all levels. This includes establishing liaison mechanisms, enhancing inter-departmental coordination, and fostering a unified crackdown.
Measures will target illegal production and sale of e-cigarettes, the addition of drugs and substitute substances in the vaping liquid, the illegal manufacturing of new drugs and substitute substances, the use of drug-laced e-cigarettes, and online activities facilitating such practices.
Public security agencies and tobacco monopoly departments will enhance information sharing and law enforcement collaboration, focusing on tracking and dismantling dens illegally producing e-cigarettes and drug-laced e-cigarettes. They will also enhance early warning and monitoring of substitute substances added to the e-cigarettes and review the situation regularly.
Relevant authorities will increase public awareness efforts, utilizing diverse media platforms to educate youth on the dangers of drug-laced e-cigarettes and relevant drug control laws. They will also leverage the expertise of national drug laboratories and their branches to provide technological support for law enforcement efforts.
6 Comments
Matzomaster
This crackdown sends a clear message that drug-laced e-cigarettes are illegal and dangerous. I hope it will deter people from using and selling these harmful products.
Karamba
This crackdown gives me hope for the future. I believe that we can create a world free from the harmful effects of drugs.
Matzomaster
This crackdown is just another way for the government to control the economy. They are cracking down on e-cigarettes because they want to protect the tobacco industry.
Rotfront
Finally, someone is doing something about this! I know too many young people who have been harmed by these e-cigarettes. This crackdown is a step in the right direction.
Matzomaster
This crackdown is only going to hurt young people. They are the ones who use e-cigarettes, and they will be the ones most affected by this crackdown.
Michelangelo
I hope this crackdown will lead to a decrease in drug abuse among young people. We need to do everything we can to protect our children from the dangers of drugs.