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Hong Kong Customs yesterday (February 24) seized about 2 kilograms of methamphetamine at Lo Wu Control Point with an estimated street value of about $1.45 million. Two men, aged 19 and 20, were arrested in the operation.
Customs officers yesterday afternoon intercepted an incoming male passenger in the Customs Arrival Hall at Lo Wu Control Point. He was searched and the drugs were found wrapped at his back. Another male who accompanied the passenger, suspected to be involved in the case, was also arrested.
The two arrestees claimed to be unemployed. They were jointly charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug and will appear at the Fanling Magistrates' Courts tomorrow (February 26).
Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, drug trafficking is a serious offence. The maximum penalty is up to life imprisonment and a fine of $5 million.
Ends/Monday, February 25, 2013
Issued at HKT 19:09
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