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Chinese boy reports father for storing poppy husks after being scolded for homework

His father admitted to possessing the poppy husks, claiming they were intended for medicinal use.

The case was subsequently handed over to the anti-narcotics unit for further investigation. (File representational photo)

A 10-year-old boy in China’s Ningxia Hui autonomous region reported his father to the police for illegally storing poppy husks after being scolded for not completing his homework, reported South China Morning Post.

The incident occurred on January 9 in Yongning county, where the boy, feeling upset after being scolded, borrowed a phone from a local shop owner and called the police. He informed them that his father was storing poppy husks at home. Responding to the report, officers from the Chengguan Police Station questioned the boy, who shared what he knew.

His father admitted to possessing the poppy husks, claiming they were intended for medicinal use. However, he was shocked to realize his actions were illegal and had prompted such an extreme reaction from his son.

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Legal consequences

The case was subsequently handed over to the anti-narcotics unit for further investigation. Under China’s Public Security Administration Punishment Law, possessing a small quantity of poppy husks can result in a detention period of 10 to 15 days and a fine of up to 3,000 yuan (US$400). In less severe cases, penalties may be reduced to up to five days of detention or a fine of 500 yuan.

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Online reactions

The incident, first reported by Yinchuan News and Media Centre, led to humorous online reactions. Netizens debated whether the boy’s actions were an act of justice or petty revenge. One user joked, “Teachers, better make sure you do not have any skeletons hidden in your wardrobe!” while another quipped, “The police should reward him with extra homework in all subjects!”

(With inputs from South China Morning Post)

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