Beijing: Those who transport, produce and purchase drugs will be strictly penalised but criminals engaged in drug-related activities over a long period, who are the major target, will be given even heavier punishments, said Ye Xiaoying, chief judge of No 5 Criminal Tribunal at the Supreme Peoples Court.
Although the number of reported drug crimes declined last year, Ye said the situation remains serious.
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