Farmer Grows Poppies to Prevent Chickens and Pigs from Getting Sick
The Wanshi Police Station of Yixing City seized 50 illegally planted poppy plants on Xu's private plot in Mazhuang Village. The investigation revealed that Xu, during a casual chat with someone, heard that poppies were effective in treating sick chickens, pigs and other poultry. Thinking of his own chickens and pigs, he tried to obtain poppy seeds and secretly planted them on his private plot. Recently, the police have strengthened anti-drug publicity efforts, helping villagers learn how to identify poppies. When someone discovered that the plants blooming vibrantly on Xu's private plot were poppies, they reported it to the police.
The Wanshi Police Station of Yixing City seized 50 illegally planted poppy plants on Xu's private plot in Mazhuang Village.
The investigation revealed that Xu, during a casual chat with someone, heard that poppies were effective in treating sick chickens, pigs and other poultry. Thinking of his own chickens and pigs, he tried to obtain poppy seeds and secretly planted them on his private plot.
Recently, the police have strengthened anti-drug publicity efforts, helping villagers learn how to identify poppies. When someone discovered that the plants blooming vibrantly on Xu's private plot were poppies, they reported it to the police. The officers immediately arrived at the scene and eradicated them, imposing a fine of 500 yuan on Xu.