First published: 31st December 2008
The Hong Kong Police Narcotics Bureau has introduced a squad of four officers, a sergeant and three constables, tasked with combating the juvenile drug problem by posing as young Web surfers chatting with internet users and checking Facebook. The intention is to prevent the internet from being used as a tool to sell illegal drugs or to send invitations for drug parties. The Bureau Senior Superintendent Evelyn Lam Man-sai said that the team would have both deterrent and educational effects. She said that the officers would warn internet users found discussing drugs about the harmful effects of taking illegal drugs without revealing they are Police officers.
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