In four years, China breaks 1400 criminal gangs

New Delhi, 10 June (ANI): In a major campaign against the rising cases of organised crime, China has broken up as many as 1,400 mafia-styled gangs in past four years.

The state news agency Xinhua reported that the crackdown also solved around 120,000 crimes and confiscated 3,400 guns.

It quoted an official saying that the government organs have taken all necessary steps to protect the well being of citizens and maintain the stability necessary for social and economic development.

According to the spokesman, the committee has decided to take the crackdown work as one item in performance evaluations of local officials. (ANI)