Mongolian Government to take hard-line on illegal drugs
The danger, precaution, and stopping methods of drugs” meeting was held in the Citizen Chamber, headed by President Ts. Elbegdorji on March 1st to set forward the overall strategies and principles for fighting illegal drugs.
As of February 2012, there are a total of 17 Mongolian citizens who have been sentenced in China for possession of drugs. The shortest sentence given to them was seven years, with the maximum being life imprisonment and even execution. Additionally, there are 15 Mongolian citizens currently held in China waiting for their final sentencing from the courts.
“The Mongolian Government will not forgive those who commit this crime, which ultimately leads to death and tragedy. This spring and until the season’s Assembly Meeting, the Government will focus on passing and implementing laws and policies which will show no mercy to any individual who has possessed, carried, stored, traded or is otherwise involved in any illegal drug activity. Only a month ago, sisters who were in possession of cocaine were released and have arrived in Mongolia. Although the jurisdiction of our southern neighbor has brought them back to their home country, the culprits will face punishment for their wrongdoings under Mongolian laws,” said the President.
He noted that 70% of Mongolian citizens caught in possession of drugs were travelling from the capital city of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur; and all were taken into custody at Chinese customs.
“The fact that a visa is not required for Mongolian citizens when travelling to Malaysia has opened a new possibility for drug traffickers. I have thus requested the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade make it so that a visa is required to travel to Malaysia. 70% of children and teenagers who have used illegal drugs have reported that they use them with their friends. Drugs come into our lives with no knocks and no forewarnings. I am asking the parents of Mongolia to be cautious and educate their children about the great threat and danger of drugs.”
Chief of General Police Department, Colonel S. Ganbat said, “At this time of initial stage of drug trafficking and dealing market in Mongolia, there is a need to tighten our policies. Drug related crimes have been increasing throughout the past few years, and 22 new drug cases are under investigation since the end of 2011.”
A number of Ministers and representatives from Border Protection, the General Intelligence Agency, Customs, teachers, researchers, and students from universities attended this meeting.
As of February 2012, there are a total of 17 Mongolian citizens who have been sentenced in China for possession of drugs. The shortest sentence given to them was seven years, with the maximum being life imprisonment and even execution. Additionally, there are 15 Mongolian citizens currently held in China waiting for their final sentencing from the courts.
“The Mongolian Government will not forgive those who commit this crime, which ultimately leads to death and tragedy. This spring and until the season’s Assembly Meeting, the Government will focus on passing and implementing laws and policies which will show no mercy to any individual who has possessed, carried, stored, traded or is otherwise involved in any illegal drug activity. Only a month ago, sisters who were in possession of cocaine were released and have arrived in Mongolia. Although the jurisdiction of our southern neighbor has brought them back to their home country, the culprits will face punishment for their wrongdoings under Mongolian laws,” said the President.
He noted that 70% of Mongolian citizens caught in possession of drugs were travelling from the capital city of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur; and all were taken into custody at Chinese customs.
“The fact that a visa is not required for Mongolian citizens when travelling to Malaysia has opened a new possibility for drug traffickers. I have thus requested the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade make it so that a visa is required to travel to Malaysia. 70% of children and teenagers who have used illegal drugs have reported that they use them with their friends. Drugs come into our lives with no knocks and no forewarnings. I am asking the parents of Mongolia to be cautious and educate their children about the great threat and danger of drugs.”
Chief of General Police Department, Colonel S. Ganbat said, “At this time of initial stage of drug trafficking and dealing market in Mongolia, there is a need to tighten our policies. Drug related crimes have been increasing throughout the past few years, and 22 new drug cases are under investigation since the end of 2011.”
A number of Ministers and representatives from Border Protection, the General Intelligence Agency, Customs, teachers, researchers, and students from universities attended this meeting.
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