The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Henry Tang, and the Secretary for Security, Mr Ambrose S K Lee, accompanied by Commissioner Tang King-shing, visited the Junior Police Call (JPC) fight crime summer camp at Wu Kwai Sha Youth Village on July 17.

After officiating at a fight crime ceremony, the three chatted with the campers, calling on them to help Police fight youth crime and to spread the anti-drug message.

Mr Lee and Mr Tang also administered an oath sworn by 81 young people and presented them with appointment certificates to formally appoint them as JPC Advanced Leaders.

Mr Lee said JPC had long contributed to the healthy development of young people into pillars of society by implanting in them positive values, and helping them build up leadership and management skills, thus enhancing their personal growth.

He also appealed to the campers to support the Government in the fight against drug abuse by the youth.

"I encourage all of you to convey fight crime and anti-drug messages to your schoolmates and friends, so that more people will stay away from, and say no to crimes and drugs," he said.

Mr Lee and Mr Tang also launched an anti-drug video competition for JPC School Clubs.

"The competition gives primary and secondary students a better understanding of the harmful effects of drug abuse through their participation in video production. Concurrently, the participants can, from a young person's perspective, spread the anti-drug message throughout the community, so that the message can reach families, schools and neighbourhoods," Mr Lee said.

The competition, organised by JPC with financial support from the Beat Drugs Fund, has one category each for Primary and Secondary School Clubs. Participants, in groups of five at most, have to produce a video of less than 10 minutes on the theme of combatting youth drug abuse and submit it before October 25. Each category offers first, second and third prizes as well as merit awards.

About 1,300 JPC members took part in this year's camp, which began on July 16 and concluded on July 19.

Anti-drug and fight crime messages were disseminated to the campers through a variety of activities including seminars on prevention of cyber crime and drugs, a Rubik's cube competition, a fashion design competition, singing performances, game booths and various sports activities.

The CS, S for S and CP officiate at a fight crime ceremony