Hsinchu City Government Hosts Basketball Tournament and Anti-Drug Campaign for Youth
The Hsinchu City "Reject Tobacco and Drugs, Fight Fraud, and Protect Youth" Police Cup 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament was held at the Hsinchu City Gymnasium, attracting enthusiastic participation from middle and high school students from across the country. The event combined anti-fraud and anti-tobacco and anti-drug campaigns, aiming to raise awareness among young people and provide them with a safe and healthy summer vacation experience.
Key Takeaways:
- The Hsinchu City "Reject Tobacco and Drugs, Fight Fraud, and Protect Youth" Police Cup 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament attracted 153 teams and 459 participants from across the country.
- The event combined anti-fraud and anti-tobacco and anti-drug campaigns, with the aim of raising awareness among young people and providing them with a safe and healthy summer vacation experience.
- Acting Mayor Chiu Chenyuan emphasized the importance of student safety during summer vacation, stating that the city government prioritizes providing a better environment for students in Hsinchu City.
- The city government has implemented various policies to prevent fraud, gang violence, and sexual exploitation among young people, including the creation of a "Peer Helper Team" to promote positive peer influence and provide support to at-risk youth.
- The Hsinchu City Police Department has announced a series of healthy and leisure activities for the summer vacation, including the Police Cup 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, the Fengyixia Sailing Experience Camp, and the Anti-Drug Angel Training Camp.
- According to statistics, Hsinchu City received a total of 423 fraud cases in June this year, with the amount of financial losses reaching more than NT$247 million.
- The top three fraud methods in Hsinchu City are "fake investment", "fake online auction" and "phishing text messages".
- The police department encourages the public to report suspicious activities and refer to the National Police Agency's "165 Anti-Fraud Dashboard" for information on fraud cases and analysis.
Statistics:
- 423 fraud cases were reported in Hsinchu City in June this year.
- The amount of financial losses from fraud cases in Hsinchu City reached more than NT$247 million in June this year.
- The top three fraud methods in Hsinchu City are "fake investment" (123 cases), "fake online auction" (98 cases), and "phishing text messages" (100 cases).
- The Police Cup 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament attracted 459 participants from across the country.
Sources:
- Hsinchu City Government's news release
- Taiwan's 2025 Global Happiness City Index
- Hsinchu City Police Department's announcement on anti-fraud activities
- National Police Agency's "165 Anti-Fraud Dashboard"