Hand over the dealer — get the money: how China successfully fights drug trafficking

Drug trafficking is a scourge of many countries. In some places, they are imprisoned for selling drugs, and in some places they are even executed. But it is not yet possible to completely get rid of the problem — drug trafficking is flourishing. The Chinese authorities have found their own way to combat this scourge, and it is working. The user Pikabu under the nickname raysikh tells about what technique should be adopted by other countries.

I live in Yiwu, China. It is impossible to buy drugs from us. And in most cities of China the same situation, with rare exceptions such as Shanghai. Do you know why? Specifically, in my province, for information that led to the arrest of a drug dealer, they pay a reward, in cash on hand.

In each province of China, the issue of the amount of remuneration is decided independently. But usually they don't pay less than one million rubles anywhere.

There are even professional bargain hunters. In principle, I wouldn't mind finding one myself, but I can't in any way — it's too rare an animal.

I think this is the most effective way in the world to fight drug trafficking. And the police do not spend much resources on agents, operational work — people themselves bring them dealers on a platter.

So the main reason for the almost complete destruction of the drug business in China is not a severe punishment at all, although it plays a role, but such a simple and effective method.