Hong Kong Customs yesterday (May 7) seized about 4.4 kilograms of suspected crack cocaine and about 600 grams of suspected synthetic cathinone (bath salts) with a total estimated market value of about $6 million in Sai Wan. A man suspected to be connected with the case was arrested.
During an anti-narcotics operation conducted in the vicinity of Sai Wan yesterday, Customs seized the batch of suspected crack cocaine and suspected synthetic cathinone (bath salts) inside a mini-storage locker in an industrial building.
On the same day, Customs officers arrested a 19-year-old man suspected to be connected with the case in Sai Wan. He claimed to be a transportation worker.
An investigation is ongoing. The likelihood of further arrests is not ruled out.
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) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002/).
Ends/Wednesday, May 8, 2024
