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Public Order

provided with an express power to require the production of interception products and surveillance products obtained by LEAs pursuant to a prescribed authorisation for his inspection.

Narcotics Division

The Narcotics Division coordinates policies and measures to combat the drug problem. It also oversees anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures via two main areas: a declaration and disclosure system on the cross-boundary movement of large quantities of physical currency and bearer negotiable instruments; and outreach to designated non-financial businesses and professions, including lawyers, accountants, estate agents, trust or company service providers and dealers in precious metals and stones, to raise their awareness of relevant

measures.

Anti-Drug Strategy and Coordination

The government adopts a five-pronged strategy in fighting drug abuse: preventive education and publicity; treatment and rehabilitation, legislation and law enforcement, external cooperation, and research.

The non-statutory Action Committee Against Narcotics advises the government on anti-drug strategies. Chaired by a non-official, it comprises 17 non-official members from the medical, legal, education, media, business, community and social service sectors, and six official members, namely the Commissioner for Narcotics and representatives from the Education Bureau, the police and the departments of Customs and Excise, Health, and Social Welfare. Under a reciprocal appointment arrangement with Singapore, the Director of Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau also sits on the committee. It has two subcommittees: preventive education and publicity, and treatment and rehabilitation.

Preventive Education and Publicity

'Stand Firm! Knock Drugs Out!' continued to be the division's main theme in anti-drug preventive education and publicity in 2017, with the use of new media among the channels of publicity. Taking into account the latest drug trends, the division focused on disseminating anti- drug messages to youngsters as well as young adults aged between 21 and 35, and on publicising the harmful effects of methamphetamine, commonly known as Ice. Two major year- round programmes continued: a citywide campaign in collaboration with RTHK and a parental programme to promote parents' awareness of hidden youth drug abuse.

The division's '186 186' 24-hour hotline and instant messaging initiative '98 186 186, manned by professional social workers, provide convenient channels for people with drug problems to seek help early. Cases are referred to NGOs for treatment and rehabilitation as appropriate.

The division works with the Education Bureau to support schools in conducting anti-drug education programmes for students and to provide professional training for school personnel, equipping them with the drug knowledge and skills to identify and offer early help to at-risk students. In 2017, the division continued interactive anti-drug drama education programmes for pupils in primary 3 to 6.

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