Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected dangerous drugs worth about $2 million (with photo)
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During an anti-narcotics operation conducted in the vicinity of Cheung Sha Wan this afternoon, Customs intercepted a man. Although no dangerous drugs were found on the man, Customs officers found him suspicious and thus escorted him to a nearby residential premises for a search. Upon inspection, the batch of suspected crack cocaine and suspected ketamine was seized inside the premises and the man was immediately arrested.
An investigation is ongoing.
Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.
Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs' 24-hour hotline 2545 6182 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk).
Ends/Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Issued at HKT 18:45
Issued at HKT 18:45
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