BEIJING, May 5 (Xinhua) -- Chinese police have cracked more than 350 on-line gambling cases and detained over 700 suspects so far this year, according to the Ministry of Public Security.

    A ministry official said on-line pornography and gambling, the spread of computer virus and hackers have become outstanding problems, which all hinder the establishment of a healthy Internet environment.

    The Ministry of Public Security will continue to crack down on on-line crimes, he said, adding that the ministry and public security organs in some major cities have set up web sites allowing netizens to report on-line crimes.

    The Ministry of Public Security will work together with other relevant departments to spread Internet-related legal knowledge to citizens, to enhance their awareness and establish a healthy, orderly and harmonious Internet environment. Enditem