Press Release
Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected crack cocaine in Tuen Mun (with photo)
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (July 5) seized about 111 grams of suspected crack cocaine in Tuen Mun and arrested a man. The total market value of the drugs was about $170,000.
During an anti-narcotic operation yesterday night, Customs officers intercepted a man in Tuen Mun and found about 13g of suspected crack cocaine in his possession. During a search of his reported premises, an additional 98g of suspected crack cocaine and drug packing paraphernalia were found.
The 50-year-old man, who claimed to be a driver, was charged with two counts of trafficking in a dangerous drug. He will appear at the Tuen Mun Magistrates' Courts tomorrow (July 7).
Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty is life imprisonment and a fine of $5 million.
Ends/Wednesday, July 6, 2016
