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Police launch new interactive anti-drug play for upper primary students (with photos)
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     The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) held a premiere of its new play, “The Mysterious Circus – Interactive Anti-drug Theatre” today (March 25) to disseminate anti-drug messages to nearly 300 representatives from charitable organisations and school sponsoring bodies, principals, teachers, and upper primary students, aiming to further enhance public awareness of emerging drugs such as etomidate.

     Addressing the event, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Chow Yat-ming, said that in 2025, etomidate has become the most commonly abused drug overall and among youths.  Since it was listed as a dangerous drug in February 2025, the Police recorded 911 cases involving etomidate by the end of the year, resulting in 1 134 arrests, including 205 youths.

     Mr Chow noted that prevention is better than cure, with education and publicity as the first line of defence against drug problems. The Police will intensify enforcement to combat drug supply while enhancing preventive education and publicity to build resistance and curb market demand.

     Over the past three years, the Police had organised over 120 interactive anti-drug drama performances. Through a lively, engaging and educational approach, the drama conveyed anti-drug messages to more than 18 000 upper primary students, helping them build proper values and a firm determination to reject drugs.

     The HKPF has specially produced a brand new series of plays this year to explore how youths may fall into drug traps on online platforms. Through the interactive sessions, students learn to spot drug offenders’ “sugar-coated traps”, firmly say “no” to drugs, and build digital literacy for stronger self-protection online.

     This year’s Interactive Anti-drug Theatre will reach a record-breaking 60 performances, with half sponsored by Yan Oi Tong. The HKPF will also join hands with Yan Oi Tong and the Yan Oi Tong Choi Wong Ling Ling Education Fund to launch the “Anti-drug Education Programme”, built around the Interactive Anti-drug Theatre complemented by an extended curriculum and creative activities to deepen students’ understanding of drug harms and foster healthy, positive lifestyles.

     “The Mysterious Circus – Interactive Anti-drug Theatre” marks the Narcotics Bureau’s first major publicity event for the “Anti-Cannabis cum Anti-Etomidate Month 2026”, featuring touring performances at various primary schools. Schools interested in learning more and arranging a performance can contact the Narcotics Bureau by email (ip-sip-int-1e-nb@police.gov.hk).
 
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The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) held a premiere of its new play, "The Mysterious Circus – Interactive Anti-drug Theatre" today (March 25), to disseminate anti-drug messages to representatives from charitable organisations and school sponsoring bodies, principals, teachers, and upper primary students. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Chow Yat-ming, delivers a speech at the event.
The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) held a premiere of its new play, “The Mysterious Circus – Interactive Anti-drug Theatre” today (March 25) to disseminate anti-drug messages to representatives from charitable organisations and school sponsoring bodies, principals, teachers, and upper primary students, aiming to further enhance public awareness of emerging drugs such as etomidate.
The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) held a premiere of its new play, “The Mysterious Circus – Interactive Anti-drug Theatre” today (March 25) to disseminate anti-drug messages. Nearly 300 representatives from charitable organisations and school sponsoring bodies, principals, teachers, and upper primary students attended.