2014年CRI 公安部要求各地严打黄赌毒 北京雾霾趋于严重（在线收听）

The Ministry of Public Security on Sunday urged police nationwide to crack down on crimes involving prostitution, gambling and drugs,

and suggested that major leaders of Dongguan City bear responsibility for the widespread sex trade.

The ministry urged all police staff to take Dongguan as a lesson

and strengthen their campaign against prostitution, gambling and drugs

to improve the people's sense of security and satisfaction.

Following media exposure of widespread prostitution in Dongguan of Guangdong Province last week,

police in recent days have waged a large-scale crackdown on the sex trade.

The ministry suggested Guangdong provincial authorities find those responsible, including leading officials of the Dongguan police department and other police staff.

Heavy smog has lasted for days in Beijing,

triggering public criticism over the municipal government's inaction.

On Sunday morning, the air quality index (AQI) at monitoring stations in the city's downtown areas was at Level 6,

the highest level indicating hazardous pollution.

Heavy smog has continued for at least three days,

and there has been mounting criticism over the inaction of the municipal government.

The Ministry of Public Security on Sunday urged police nationwide to crack down on crimes involving prostitution, gambling and drugs, and suggested that major leaders of Dongguan City bear responsibility for the widespread sex trade.