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Taiwan police youth crime and drug prevention initiatives

Overview

Taiwanese law enforcement agencies have implemented various community outreach programs focused on youth crime and drug prevention.

In Hsinchu, police introduced an immersive “Youth Crime-Search Mission” camp for teenagers, featuring forensic simulations and lessons on personal safety and anti-fraud measures. Concurrently, authorities used radio broadcasts to warn the public about “fake e-commerce startup” scams involving fraudulent social media advertisements.

Efforts expanded in other regions through creative engagement. In Taipei, the Criminal Investigation Bureau hosted a national anti-drug street dance competition to raise awareness about emerging narcotics, specifically noting that etomidate was recently upgraded to a Category 1 narcotic. Additionally, police in Kaohsiung utilized comedic video content to educate youth on the legal consequences of participating in street violence and intimidation.

Entities

Taipei City Police Department · 165 anti‑fraud hotline · Taiwan Power Company · Hsinchu County Police Bureau · Hsinchu City Police Second Precinct

Timeline

  1. 18 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Taiwan police launch creative youth crime and drug prevention campaigns

    Taiwanese police are using street dance competitions and creative short videos to educate youth on anti-drug awareness, fraud prevention, and the legal risks of participating in street violence.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Hsinchu police debut youth crime‑prevention camp, radio anti‑fraud drive

    Hsinchu police launched an immersive youth crime‑prevention camp and aired a radio segment warning of fake e‑commerce scams, emphasizing community anti‑fraud education.

Sources

886.news · pingtungtimes.com.tw · thehubnews.net