600 people arrested in Beijing for gambling, prostitution

Beijing: Chinese police have busted 68 organised gangs and arrested 600 people here after conducting raids against prostitution, gambling and illicit drug use.

The raids were carried out at entertainment venues including private clubs, discotheques and bath houses across the capital and were part of a month-long campaign, the city police bureau said.

Three clubs and three karaoke parlors have been closed for engaging in prostitution and gambling, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

Beijing has been the subject of much discussion since last year after a number of celebrities were arrested on narcotics or prostitution charges, including Jackie Chan's son Jaycee Chan who was caught taking drugs with Taiwanese actor Ko Chen-tung last year.

China has also widened its crackdown on prostitution and gambling to major provinces across the country.