Crime crackdown pays off

Underworld groups, collaborators among police now in crosshairs

Chinese law enforcement will enhance efforts to smash criminal gangs and crack down on fellow police officers who protect wrongdoers, the Ministry of Public Security said on Monday.

"We will focus on uncovering complex organized crime organizations that sometimes have deeply rooted foundations and enjoy strong financial support," said Zeng Haiyan, a senior official at the ministry's Criminal Investigation Bureau.