Hsinchu City Government Hosts Basketball Tournament and Anti-Drug Campaign for Youth

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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"