A surprising incident unfolded in Yinchuan City, Ningxia, where a 10-year-old boy reported his father to the police after being scolded for not completing his homework.
The event in Yongning County has left the local community shocked and sparked discussions about the dynamics of family discipline and the consequences of illegal possession.
According to CTWant, the young boy, upset and frustrated by his father’s reprimand, left his home and sought assistance at a nearby shop.
Borrowing a phone, he dialed China’s emergency police number, 110, and reported his father for allegedly hiding poppy pods at their residence.
The police promptly located the boy at the shop and escorted him back to his home to investigate the claims. Upon arrival, they discovered eight poppy pods stored on the balcony.
The revelation confirmed the boy’s report, leading to further questioning of his father.
The boy’s father confessed to possessing the poppy pods, explaining that he intended to use them for medicinal purposes.
However, his explanation did not exempt him from legal repercussions; feeling regret, he stated, “I regret my actions,” acknowledging the gravity of the situation.
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Following the discovery, the police detained the boy’s father and handed the case over to the anti-narcotics unit for further investigation.
Poppy pods, derived from the opium poppy plant, are known for their dual-purpose nature.
While they hold medicinal value, they are also a source of opium and derivatives like morphine, which are often exploited for illegal drug production. Their cultivation and possession are tightly regulated by law in China and many other countries.
