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39 are still under investigation. The remaining 35 cases, with the excep- tion of 9 in which the Target Committee directed that no further action be taken, were dealt with by the departments concerned. A summary of action taken against Government servants involved in corruption cases which have been heard in Court or dealt with departmentally is as follows:

Prosecutions:

Convicted Acquitted

Cases pending

Disciplinary Proceedings:

Dismissed from Service

Disciplinary punishment

Resignation

:

4

434

4

11

10

3

Retirement

Departmentally convicted but decision pending Departmental proceedings in progress Departmental proceedings pending

Corruption Involving Members of the Public

1

1

2

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3

1

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104. 24 allegations against members of the public were dealt with. Of these, 18 were investigated by the Anti-Corruption Branch and the remaining 6 cases were dealt with by appropriate departments. 8 mem- bers of the public were convicted for offences arising from allegations of corruption. Two were acquitted; and one other is awaiting Court proceedings.

NARCOTICS BUREAU

105. The Police Force has a vital role in Government's campaign against drug trafficking and addiction. The prevention and detection of offences connected with the unlawful manufacture, distribution and consumption of narcotics within the Colony are the responsibility of the Police who maintain a close liaison with the Preventive Service which is primarily responsible for detecting the illicit importation of narcotics. The police also liaise with the Prisons Department and such other departments as Medical and Health, Social Welfare, Resettlement and the Secretariat for Chinese Affairs.

106. Police policy on narcotics is directed by a committee under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, which meets

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